All United Hires Yusuf Vidal as Political Director

Meet our Political Director, Jose “Yusuf” Vidal Valdes. Originally from Chile, Yusuf now calls the southwest suburbs home, where he lives with his wife, Arifa, and their two sons.

Prior to joining All United as Political Director, he served as Chief of Staff in the Office of State Representative Abdelnasser Rashid, where he led the office, helped develop legislative priorities, and worked to best serve the 21st District. He currently is an advisor to Rep. Rashid. Previously, Yusuf was Senior Director of Policy & Engagement for the Office of MWRD Commissioner Eira Corral Sepúlveda. He spearheaded policy research and stakeholder engagement in this capacity, focusing on expanding affirmative action initiatives. His efforts included securing funding for a Mentor-Protege program, creating a Small Business Enterprise program, and establishing a Diversity Advisory Council, to name a few.

Beyond his governmental roles, Yusuf has led impactful political campaigns, notably as Campaign Manager for Rashid for Illinois, which resulted in electing the first Palestinian-American to the Illinois General Assembly. Before this, he worked for electoral organizations like the Illinois Muslim Civic Coalition Activate and Empower Southwest, dedicating his efforts to organizing and empowering historically disenfranchised communities for active political participation.

Currently, Yusuf is a 2025 Leadership Academy Fellow with the Chicago Latino Caucus Foundation—a program dedicated to developing the next generation of Latino leaders across public and private sectors.

Join us in welcoming Yusuf!