27 results for group: staff
Sarah Adouani
Sarah is a dedicated legal advocate with extensive interest in community work and politics, particularly in the areas of international relations and human rights.
She has worked at a law firm specializing in class actions, a role that has allowed her to develop extensive experience in communications, translation, and administration, further honing her skills in advocacy and legal support.
Sarah is also deeply engaged in her master's research project, which examines decision-makers' responses to humanitarian crises and the role of humanitarianism in interventions. This research aligns with her passion for understanding and improving international ...
Omer Kamal
Omer Kamal is the Advocacy Volunteer Lead at NCCM. He is a policy analyst with a strong foundation in Human Rights & Social Justice, having graduated from Carleton University. Raised in Ottawa, Omer has always been committed to public service and community engagement within the Muslim and interfaith community. He has served in a variety of leadership roles including leading the Friday sermons at a variety of mosques in the Ottawa/Gatineau area.
Throughout his career, he has contributed to significant policy initiatives at the Public Health Agency of Canada, focusing on public health regulations and post-COVID-19 conditions. Previously, Omer ...
Heba Qazilbash
Heba is a dedicated public health professional committed to social justice and health equity. She is dedicated to addressing systemic inequities and improving health outcomes for marginalized communities.
Heba served as a Policy Analyst in the Office of International Affairs at the Public Health Agency of Canada, where she contributed significantly
to Canada’s international health engagement. She also has extensive research experience on access to medicines from a human rights and international law perspective, as well as in examining the impact of COVID-19 on health workers and students.
Beyond her professional work, Heba is actively ...
Manal Alsaieq
Manal Alsaieq is a linguistics graduate from Concordia University. Her academic background has fueled her passion for discovering new languages and understanding their mechanics. Prior to joining NCCM, Manal held a position in the banking sector, where she managed a team dedicated to fraud prevention. Alongside her professional career, she has been actively involved in volunteering within the local Montreal Muslim community, contributing to meaningful initiatives that positively impact people's lives. Joining NCCM as an administrative assistant has allowed Manal to merge her professional expertise with her personal values, emphasizing her commitment ...
Theirno Diallo
Thierno holds a BA in Linguistics & Translations from Kuwait University, a Diploma in Communications and Media Studies at Algonquin College, Ottawa, and a Degree in Political Science from Mount Saint Vincent University, Halifax.
He also has over 10 years of teaching experience across several countries, including in elementary and secondary schools, as well as adult program in various community centres.
Thierno also has a wealth of experience in community engagement with various community leaders, youth, human rights activists and environmental advocates.
He believes passionately in social justice where taking collective action for ...
Shawn Ullah
Shawn Ullah is a Government Relations Officer at the National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM), based in British Columbia. Raised in Edmonton, Alberta he has dedicated his career to public service and studies Public Relations at the University of Victoria.
Motivated by personal experiences of racism and Islamophobic hate, Shawn is on a mission to dispel stereotypes and discrimination against Muslims and minority communities. In 2017, he launched a blog to foster understanding and humanize the perception of Muslims. He also served as the Board Coordinator for the Mosquers Film Festival in 2020, where he worked alongside others to reshape ...
Yasser Lahlou
Growing up in the Montreal area, Yasser has been active with his local community since he was a teenager. He later joined the MSA of the University of Montreal, where he led several educational projects that uplifted the intellectual and spiritual fulfillment of Muslim students on campus.
Yasser is currently completing a Bachelor of Business Administration in Human Resources and Business IT from HEC Montreal. Prior to joining NCCM, he worked in the financial services sector, where he acquired valuable interpersonal and communication skills.
In his spare time, Yasser enjoys learning about many things—including catching up with the latest world ...
Dalal Souraya
Dalal Souraya obtained her Juris Doctor from the University of Calgary, where she received the Justice Rosalie Silberman Abella Prize, awarded to a student most likely to positively influence equity and social justice in Canada and globally. She obtained her B.A. in Political Science in 2018.
During law school, through her capacity as the Society of Law Students' President, Dalal helped champion EDI initiatives and created a bursary to assist low-income students. During her undergraduate studies, Dalal was an active member of the Muslim Student Association and sat on the Women’s Committee at her local masjid. Her interests in human rights, access ...
Athar Khan
Athar Khan is NCCM's Senior Development Officer.
With a global academic journey spanning five countries and encompassing ten educational institutions, his passion for learning has shaped a diverse and enriching foundation. Graduating with a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management, he honed his expertise in Human Resources and Marketing through dual specialization while studying in the vibrant city of Dubai. Then pursued a post-graduate degree in International Business Management from Niagara and Human Resources through another post-graduate degree acquired in Toronto.
His professional journey has been equally diverse, From a ...
Fosia Duale Virtue
With almost 10 years of experience as a community service worker and facilitator, Fosia is a highly skilled and resourceful professional with a career in supporting children, youth and adults explore their potential for healing, resistance and growth while interfacing with institutional systems.
She has led a range of research, communications and administrative projects with Midaynta Community Services, The Black Experience Project, and Lead Agency Strides Toronto. Additionally, she is also one of the first Somali-targeted Youth Outreach Workers in the provincial program.
As a trauma and healing informed practitioner, Fosia is very experienced ...