18 results for group: staff
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 ...
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 ...
Ibrahim Hussain
Ibrahim Hussain is NCCM’s Community Engagement Officer in Ontario. Previously, he was NCCM’s team lead for Mississauga. Ibrahim grew up in the GTA and has been involved with the Muslim community since his teenage years. His engagement with the community on various topics, including issues affecting Canadian Muslims, first started when he was heading his high school MSA. Ibrahim volunteered as a speaker and instructor locally until he went to pursue post secondary studies overseas. After completing academics in the areas of Arabic Language and Islamic sciences, he returned home to teach, all the while pursuing further credentials in Commercial ...
Ishmam Sarker
Ishmam Sarker joins the NCCM team as the Content Creator.
He holds a BDes in Graphic Design from OCAD University. Ishmam is a big advocate of using the power of design and visual communication
to make sure that communities are heard and understood--to spread awareness about inequality and mistreatment.
In his spare time Ishmam likes to build on his creativity by doing photography, volunteering in creative workshops, watching movies, as well as being consumed by wanderlust.
Said Omar
Said Omar is the National Council of Canadian Muslims Alberta Advocacy Officer.
A graduate of the Bachelor of Arts program from York University, Said has many years of experience working in the non- profit sector, with a primary focus on community engagement, employment preparedness for underprivileged communities, and professional relationships building with community partners and leaders. He is a human rights advocate with a strong passion for social justice, as well as a firm believer in building sustainable communities.
Prior to joining NCCM, Said had attained many years volunteering in various roles serving the inner-city communities of ...
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.
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...