Sister Malika Khan received her B.S. in Chemistry from the University of Madras, India and M.S. Biological Science from California State University at Fullerton. She has been actively working in the Muslim community including Muslim Community Association (MCA) board, MCA Renovation committee, MCA Women’s committee, Senior Club of MCA Board, Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR) SF Bay Area Executive Board, MSA and ISNA, ISNA West Zone Conference Program Chairperson, and has helped in the establishment of mosques and Islamic Schools; organized fundraisers and other community events. She has been politically active – meeting and writing to Government officials on various local, state and national issues. She has also worked as a precinct captain during presidential election and volunteered with local Congressmen and public officials.

Samar Arabi Katbi is a dedicated educator and community advocate born and raised in Syria. In 1998, she moved to the United States with her family, motivated by her commitment to her son’s education. With a background in teaching, she spent several years instructing third-grade students. Samar’s journey took her to Kuwait, where she established the first Arabic-speaking Montessori school, fostering an enriching educational environment. Upon returning to the U.S., she volunteered at a weekend school, where she developed a robust Arabic and Islamic curriculum to serve the needs of her community. With a vision for nurturing future generations, Samar founded Minaret Academy and currently serves as the board chair. Through her leadership, the Academy focuses on providing a culturally relevant and inclusive education for its students. In addition to her work with Minaret Academy, Samar is also a volunteer with Sunrise USA, where she collaborates with organizations to support Syrian refugee children who have been affected by the conflict. Through this initiative, she strives to ensure that these children have access to education and a brighter future. Samar’s tireless contributions to education and her dedication to her community continue to make a significant impact.

Farhan Syed earned his master’s degree in computer engineering and Juris Doctor (JD). He has held national and local leadership positions including as the East Zone rep for MSA national, Board member of CAMP Chicago, board member of CIOGC, board member in Al-Fatih Academy, ADAMA Center Government relations Committee, board member of Pearls Academy, and East Zone rep for the Islamic Society of North America.

Faisal Qazi is a neurologist in southern CA and resides in north Orange County with his wife and three children. Qazi considers service to his community a key personal mission in life. He has been engaged in civic, interfaith, academic and non-profit works extensively throughout his career. He was appointed on the State of CA’s Commission on Aging in 2020 and has been reappointed by Governor Newsom as of 2024. He was a former candidate for his local City Council and a past DNC Delegate for Bernie Sanders in 2020. He is also one of the founding Board Member of Initiative on Islam and Medicine, which focuses on cultural competency issues as well as research and education involving medical ethics. In 2015, in the aftermath of the tragic mass shooting in San Bernardino, Dr. Qazi spearheaded a campaign that raised $200,000 for the victims and their families on behalf of the American Muslim community, one of the largest sums collected for this cause. In 2011, Dr. Qazi co-founded and continues to serve as the President of MiNDS (Medical Network Devoted to Service), a community service non-profit based in southern CA that provided free of cost specialty healthcare to those with neurological disabilities and now focused on health education. He served as the President of American Muslim Health Professionals in 2012, a national public health organization. Earlier in his medical career, as a resident-in-training in Detroit, he co-founded HUDA Free Clinic in 2003 to provide services in an area of the city where healthcare was not readily available. Qazi is affiliated with Western University and Univ. of CA, Riverside as an Assistant Professor of Neurology. While contributing to the education of medical students, he maintains a private group practice at The Neurology Group (TNG), which is also a sponsoring institution for a neurology residency training program under his leadership. Qazi’s work has been featured in interviews to NPR, CNN, LA Times, Washington Post, Orange County Register, Voice of America and PBS. His columns have been printed in various journals. He has received the honor of being listed amongst the Best Doctors regionally and he was the recipient of Courage in Justice Award from the Providence Health System in 2016.

Yusuf Kahloon is the incoming MYNA President and a freshman at Harvard University studying physics and electrical and computer engineering. He has been involved in MYNA since he was 11 years old and grew up in Lexington, KY. He has also worked on magnet fabrication for neutron experiments at the University of Kentucky.