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Our Team

Leadership & Governance

Meet the staff, directors, and advisors who lead MCN's work across education, advocacy, and community empowerment — and the founders whose vision built it all.

Leadership & Staff

Staff Members

The team driving MCN's programs, operations, and community impact across New York City — organized by role and responsibility.

Executive Leadership
Husein Yatabarry
Executive Director

Husein Yatabarry

Leads MCN's mission, strategy, and partnerships

Husein leads Muslim Community Network's work across education, advocacy, and civic engagement — working with partners citywide to shape policy and strengthen the organization's long-term impact.

RoleExecutive Director
BasedNew York, NY
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Operations
Nafisa S. Al Hafiz
Finance, Operations & HR Manager

Nafisa S. Al Hafiz

Oversees finance, operations, and people

Nafisa leads MCN's day-to-day operations — managing finance, HR, and the systems that keep programs running smoothly across the organization.

RoleOperations Manager
BasedNew York, NY
FocusFinance · HR · Admin
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Program & Coordination Staff
Bayadir Mohamed-Osman

Leads advocacy campaigns and builds coalitions for Muslim New Yorkers' civil rights.

Advocacy

Bayadir Mohamed-Osman

Advocacy Program Manager
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Md Hasib Uddin

Supports day-to-day financial operations and administrative coordination.

Finance

Md Hasib Uddin

Finance & Operations Coordinator
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Owaish Khan

Delivers civic education programming for Muslim women across the five boroughs.

Education

Owaish Khan

Muslim Women's Civic Education Coordinator
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Fatoumata Zahra

Develops youth leadership pathways and civic engagement fellowships.

Youth

Fatoumata Zahra

Youth Civic Leadership Coordinator
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Nahiyan Taufiq

Manages civic leadership programming and community capacity building.

Leadership

Nahiyan Taufiq

Civic Leadership Manager
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Saleha Saleh

Leads women's community education workshops and outreach initiatives.

Community

Saleha Saleh

Community Education Coordinator
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Mariam Eliasu

Coordinates direct community services and case support programs.

Services

Mariam Eliasu

Community Service Program Coordinator
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Araful Mahi

Keeps MCN's technology and office running smoothly for every team.

IT & Office

Araful Mahi

IT & Office Support Coordinator
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Violeta Zamora

Coordinates case management intake and supports families navigating direct services and civic engagement.

Case Management

Violeta Zamora

Case Management Admin Coordinator
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Mariama Bah

Supports research and analysis on global affairs and locally driven development programs.

Global Affairs

Mariama Bah

Global Affairs Associate
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Sayed Ullah

Rohingya human rights advocate and founder of the Rohingya Student Network, supporting youth empowerment and refugee rights.

Advocacy

Sayed Ullah

Youth Advocate & Rohingya Activist
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Governance

Board of Directors

Guiding MCN's strategic direction and ensuring the mission is upheld with integrity, vision, and accountability.

Board President
Dr. Debbie Almontaser
President, Board of Directors

Dr. Debbie Almontaser

Chairing MCN's governance and strategic vision

Educator, author, and civil rights advocate, Dr. Almontaser brings decades of community leadership to the board — guiding MCN's governance and strategic direction with clarity and conviction.

RoleBoard President
FocusGovernance · Strategy
TenureBoard Leadership
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Board of Directors
Malik Sabree

Brings strategic governance experience and community development expertise to MCN's board.

Director

Malik Sabree

Board of Directors
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Aniqa Nawabi

Nonprofit leader and advocate for economic empowerment in Muslim communities.

Director

Aniqa Nawabi

Board of Directors
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Aymann Ismail

Writer and cultural voice amplifying Muslim narratives in national media.

Director

Aymann Ismail

Board of Directors
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Expert Guidance

Advisory Board

Distinguished leaders who provide strategic counsel and deep expertise to strengthen MCN's long-term impact.

Prof. Azza Karam

Global advocate for religious pluralism, women's rights, and interfaith cooperation.

Advisor

Prof. Azza Karam

Advisory Board
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Honored Legacy

Co-Founders & Emeritus

The visionaries whose commitment, leadership, and service built the foundation MCN stands on today.

Co-Founders & Board Emeritus

  • 01
    Imam al-Haji Co-Founder
  • 02
    Aisha al-Adawiya Co-Founder
  • 03
    Adem Carroll Executive Director 2008-2010

Additional Board Emeritus

  • 04
    Robina Niaz Former Board Member
  • 05
    Moushumi M. Khan Former Board Member
  • 06
    Sarah Sayeed Former Board Member
  • 07
    Nurah Amatullah Former Board Member
  • 08
    Abdulsalam Musa Former Board Member

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We're always looking for passionate individuals who share our vision for a more just and inclusive New York City.

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