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Dr Suzy Ismail
Dr. Suzy Ismail is the founder of Cornerstone, a nonprofit offering faith-based counseling and refugee integration support. She is a communication expert, international speaker, and author with a Ph.D. in Human Services. Her work focuses on strengthening families and communities through compassionate, culturally grounded interventions.
- Departure: September 13th
- Arrival: September 21st
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Tayyab Yunus (Non-Profitable Growth Expert)
Tayyab Yunus is a social venture builder and nonprofit growth expert with over 20 years of experience guiding organizations toward impactful change. Driven by a mission to improve the human condition, he specializes in innovation, strategy, and execution. Tayyab empowers both small and global teams through effective change management and visionary leadership.
- Departure: November 22nd
- Arrival: November 30th
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Tayyab Yunus (Non-Profitable Growth Expert)
Tayyab Yunus is a social venture builder and nonprofit growth expert with over 20 years of experience guiding organizations toward impactful change. Driven by a mission to improve the human condition, he specializes in innovation, strategy, and execution. Tayyab empowers both small and global teams through effective change management and visionary leadership.
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Saadia Yunus
Saadia Z. Yunus is a licensed marriage and family therapist, EMDR certified trauma specialist, relationship and personal development coach, motivational speaker, and community leader. She earned her Masters degree in marriage and family therapy summa cum laude from Hofstra University in New York...
She has over 12 years of experience working with individuals, couples, families, and groups. Her passion is to empower others to move beyond what is holding them back and propel them towards living the lives they've always dreamed of. In addition to therapy, she achieves this through motivational and trauma-informed presentations and workshops throughout the country.
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Farhana Yunus
Anse Dr. Farhana Yunus serves as a Tafsīr instructor at the Ribaat Academic Institute. Anse Farhana earned her Doctor of Optometry degree and works as an optometrist. As a lifelong student of sacred knowledge, she completed the Ribaat Teacher Certification through the Ribaat Academic Institute in 2020 and completed Bayyinah Access 1, 2, and 3.....
She also studied the Ajroomiyah with Qutoof Academy, completed tajwīd and studied the Jazariyyah with Rahman School of Orlando, and studied with Islamic Online Institute with the Islamic Circle of North America Sisters Wing.
Anse Dr. Farhana has been teaching Tafsīr of the Quran for over 10 years and currently runs a study circle for women of Qur’an Tafsīr and Sīra. She also organizes the women’s Annual Spirit Retreat, has served on the Muslim Women’s Organization Board, and is a Girl Scout Troop leader.
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Haroon Moghul
Founder and President, Queen City Diwan. Travel and tourism with passion and purpose. Professor, author, columnist (NYT, WashPo, NPR, CNN). College coaching, leadership development, arts and culture, media and strategy
- Departure: October 11th.
- Arrival: October 19th.
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Omar Regan
Omar Regan is the founder of HALALYWOOD, a groundbreaking production company that uses entertainment and humor to promote tolerance, diversity, and social unity. With a career spanning music, comedy, and film, Regan brings a unique voice as an African-American Muslim entertainer. Through HALALYWOOD, he aims to reflect excellence, gratitude, and light—living out his mission to inspire and connect global audiences.
- Departure: October 11th.
- Arrival: October 19th.
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Bilqis Abdul Qaadir
Bilqis Abdul-Qaadir is the founder of Muslim Girls Ball Too, a nonprofit empowering Muslim girls in sports. After choosing faith over a pro basketball career, she turned her experience into advocacy. Her mission is to ensure girls never have to choose between their passion and their beliefs.
- Departure: November 20th.
- Arrival: November 28th.
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Ailya Vajid
Ailya Vajid is a Muslim chaplain, pastoral counselor, and holistic healer dedicated to spiritual care and community well-being. She brings a compassionate, faith-based approach to counseling and healing, supporting individuals through life’s challenges. Ailya's work integrates emotional, spiritual, and cultural awareness to foster holistic growth and connection.
- Departure: October 18th
- Arrival: October 26th
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Ailya Vajid
Ailya Vajid is a Muslim chaplain, pastoral counselor, and holistic healer dedicated to spiritual care and community well-being. She brings a compassionate, faith-based approach to counseling and healing, supporting individuals through life’s challenges. Ailya's work integrates emotional, spiritual, and cultural awareness to foster holistic growth and connection.
- Departure: October 18th
- Arrival: October 26th
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Kiran Malik
Kiran Malik-Khan is an award-winning communicator, freelance journalist, and TEDx speaker with a passion for authentic storytelling. She specializes in public affairs, turning complex ideas into compelling content across media platforms. With a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, she helps brands connect and communicate with purpose.
- Departure: December 22nd
- Arrival: January 1st
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Kiran Malik
Kiran Malik-Khan is an award-winning communicator, freelance journalist, and TEDx speaker with a passion for authentic storytelling. She specializes in public affairs, turning complex ideas into compelling content across media platforms. With a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, she helps brands connect and communicate with purpose.
- Departure: December 22nd
- Arrival: January 1st