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Steven Zhou

Steven Zhou has worked as a journalist and writer focusing on national security, politics, foreign affairs, and far-right extremism for the past decade. He has been a reporter, editor, producer, and script writer for VICE, CBC News, CBC Radio, and the Ottawa Citizen. His work has appeared in the Toronto Star, the Globe and Mail, Foreign Policy, the LA Review of Books, and The Nation, among other outlets. He has a Master of Journalism degree from Carleton University and a Bachelors of Arts from the University of Toronto. When not sleeping or working, Steven is overly preoccupied by his NBA basketball fantasy leagues.

Janine Dhaibi

Janine Dhaibi is an Edmonton-based lawyer practicing in commercial and construction litigation. She obtained both her Juris Doctor and Bachelor of Arts degrees from the University of Alberta. Born and raised in Edmonton, Janine has deep roots to the city. Janine brings both a community-oriented track record of working with marginalized people and a commitment to using her legal expertise to support human rights. Away from the practice of law, Janine can be found spending time with family, reading and traveling.

Khadija Haffajee (In Memoriam)

Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'oon. Verily we belong to God, and verily to God do we return. Khadija Haffajee was truly a one of a kind person and a trailblazer for both the Canadian Muslim community and for Muslim women. She passed away in Ottawa on September 17, 2020 (28 Muharram 1442). A long-time resident of Ottawa, Aunty Khadija (as she was affectionately known by us) came to Canada from South Africa where she had witnessed the horrors and injustices of apartheid. A school teacher and educator for many years, Aunty Khadija had a deep commitment to justice, to developing a resilient Muslim community, and to fostering greater ...

Daniel Kuhlen

Daniel J. Kuhlen B.A., LL.B, R.S.W., University of Saskatchewan Senior Legal Counsel Before joining NCCM, Daniel engaged in private law practice. He subsequently worked as legal counsel with the Department of Justice (Canada) and, thereafter, he worked at the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission. Daniel has appeared before numerous administrative tribunals/commissions, and all levels of courts in Canada. He is a long-time member of the Islamic Association of Saskatchewan (Saskatoon) Inc., Chairing the Media, Communications, and Outreach Committee. He is a past Board member of the Steep Hill Food Cooperative, Saskatchewan Parkinson’s ...

Rizwan Mohammad

Rizwan Mohammad graduated from the University of Toronto specializing in Islamic Studies. Prior to joining NCCM, he conducted research on Islamic thought and Muslim life, educated leaders of Muslim Students' Associations, and served a diverse array of Muslim-led community organizations across Canada. For over 10 years, Rizwan managed national civic engagement projects focusing on mobilizing youth and community leaders in active citizenship and to engage in service learning activities designed to strengthen civil society. As NCCM's Advocacy Officer, Rizwan advocates for advancements in public policy nationally in service of the goal of eradicating ...

Fatema Abdalla

Fatema graduated with a degree in Political Science and Communications from the University of Ottawa, and is motivated to bring change in marginalized communities. With this purpose in mind, while in Ottawa Fatema became an active volunteer and community leader on campus and in local politics. She has a wide variety of experience in non-profit, public service, and campaign environments. She is driven to use her experiences for the betterment of all Canadians. Prior to her joining NCCM, Fatema mobilized youth and Canadian Muslims in her roles as a RISE Coordinator at Apathy is Boring, and Campaign Communications Coordinator at The Canadian-Mus...

Jannat Firdous

Jannat Firdous is NCCM's Education Coordinator. She has previously worked as a teacher for Syrian Refugee Students within the Niagara school board and on advocating for women’s educational success as an assistant coordinator at the YWCA Hamilton. Jannat has a range of experiences in education programs, including in experiential learning, administration, and community programs. Jannat is passionate about human rights, equity, and inclusion. She is committed to creating safe learning spaces for all students, and equipping them with the tools to identify and push back against systemic inequalities that affect their quality of learning. She ...

Karine Devost

Karine Devost has over two decades of legal experience gaining deep insight into the legal issues impacting Canadian Muslim communities. As a long-standing member of the Ottawa Muslim community, Karine has been active in providing strategic advice to a wide range of community members. She has also been a highly sought-after speaker on various issues in Ottawa's mosques and other Muslim spaces. Before joining NCCM, Karine's private law practice strongly emphasized the representation of victims in motor vehicle accidents, as well as their family members. Karine ensured that their rights were respected at every step of the litigation process. ...

Uthman Quick

Uthman Quick is NCCM's Director of Communications. Originally from Toronto, Ontario, he has lived and worked in Africa and West Asia as a language trainer and has degrees in journalism and linguistics. With many years of experience in storytelling, journalism, and marketing. He has been integral to organizations with critical intersections between government relations and communications. Uthman leads with empathy and has a track record of building high-performance creative teams. His leadership style of collaboration and empowerment is focused on fostering an environment of creativity, innovation, and excellence within our communications team. ...

Nusaiba Al-Azem

-On leave- Since her formative years, Nusaiba has demonstrated keen interest and involvement in social justice issues, in particular pertaining to Muslim communities. As a registered social worker, she holds a BSW from King's University College, where she gained experienced in both individual counselling and community development work. Nusaiba received her Juris Doctor from Western Law, where she was the recipient of the Margaret H. McNulty Prize awarded to a student who shows great promise and where she obtained a Certificate of Mediation from the Dispute Resolution Centre. She graduated with distinction and was honoured to receive the Law Society ...