Experience

ACLU of Maryland

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Board President

  • Jan 2022 - Present



The Johns Hopkins University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director, Program in Islamic Studies

  • Jul 2019 - Present



Johns Hopkins University

• Baltimore, Maryland Area

• Lecturer, Program in Islamic Studies

  • 2018 - Present



99 Clay Vessels: The Muslim Women Storytelling Project (www.99clayvessels.com)

• Core Team

  • May 2020 - Sep 2022

  Co-creator and core team member. Co-creator and core team member.



Institute for Islamic, Christian and Jewish Studies

• Baltimore, Maryland

• Scholar of Islam

  • Sep 2014 - Jun 2018

  - Set priorities and create strategic plan for the incorporation of Islamic Studies and engagement with Muslim communities at one of the oldest freestanding interfaith organizations (formerly, Institute for Christian and Jewish Studies, 1987-2015) - Teach topics in Islamic studies to interreligious adult learners including social justice activists, secondary school teachers, social entrepreneurs, clergy, and emerging religious leaders - Develop and manage interreligious and Islam-focused programs (from ten to over two hundred participants) - Design curricula for short courses, workshops, public lectures, film series, and panel discussions - Outreach to local Muslim communities to introduce ICJS and recruit participants for programming - Develop partnerships with local and national organizations and individuals. - Advise on equitable inclusion of Muslims in Board composition, programming, audience, and curriculum - Collaborate closely with development office on fundraising and writing grant proposals Show less



Trinity College-Hartford

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Assistant Professor, Religion

  • Sep 2008 - May 2014



Yale University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Fellow, Yale University Chaplain's Office

  • Jul 2007 - May 2008



Chowrangi Magazine

• Editor In Chief

  • 2003 - 2006

  Co-founded and edited a print features magazine for the Pakistani-American community, providing a space for emerging creative writers, poets, journalists, and activists and a counter-narrative about American Muslims post 9/11. Responsible for suggesting content, interfacing with authors, meeting deadlines, editing content, and working with graphic designer. Fundraised in the Pakistani-American entrepreneurial and business community Co-founded and edited a print features magazine for the Pakistani-American community, providing a space for emerging creative writers, poets, journalists, and activists and a counter-narrative about American Muslims post 9/11. Responsible for suggesting content, interfacing with authors, meeting deadlines, editing content, and working with graphic designer. Fundraised in the Pakistani-American entrepreneurial and business community