26 results for group: staff
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.
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Nusaiba Al-Azem
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 of Upper ...
Zubair Qasim
Zubair has over 15 years of experience as a seasoned leader in the non-profit and charity sector, specializing in the Muslim community. Though his focus has been within Canada, he also brings a significant level of international experience as well.
As a founding member of multiple impactful initiatives such as National Zakat Foundation Canada, Nisa Foundation, Nisa Helpline, Nisa Homes, and others, Zubair has played a pivotal role in shaping the Canadian Muslim community's support infrastructure. His nine-year tenure as CEO of National Zakat Foundation Canada reflects his commitment to empowering and uplifting the community.
Zubair's leadership ...
Aasiyah Khan
Aasiyah Khan serves as the Vice President of Education at the National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM), a human rights and civil liberties organization dedicated to challenging Islamophobia and hate across Canada. Widely recognized as a leader in anti-Islamophobia education and advocacy, she oversees the development and delivery of initiatives that empower communities and foster inclusive learning environments.
Over the past six years, Aasiyah has designed and facilitated anti-Islamophobia training programs for more than 10,000 educators, students, and community members. She also contributed to the Peel District School Board’s groundbreaking ...
Omar Khamissa
Omar Khamissa is the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM), where he plays a key role in leading efforts to combat Islamophobia and protect the civil liberties of Canadian Muslims. His work focuses on mobilizing communities, advocating for systemic reform, and engaging policymakers on issues of equity and inclusion. Omar’s first passion has always been the community, and he remains dedicated to being a strong voice for Canadian Muslims.
Raised in Aurora, Ontario, Omar has been involved in community service since his teens, leading youth engagement and mosque fundraising initiatives. After earning a ...
Stephen Brown
Stephen Brown is the CEO of the National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM). He is a well-known leader and community organizer with decades of experience in the private sector, in organized labour, and in human rights advocacy.
Stephen started his career as a continual improvement professional in the manufacturing sector. He returned to university to earn his Commerce degree in business technology management at Concordia University in Montreal, where he joined the student movement and became the director of the Concordia Student Union Advocacy Centre. There he founded the office for graduate students, managed operations, and advised student leaders ...