Our Team
MY Project USA is a joint project of youth, parents, and community members who are committed to working together to protect, nurture and empower our youth, our communities, and our country, the United States of America.
Our team is diverse in age, gender, ethnicity, cultural and professional backgrounds. This diversity makes us strong and unique.
We pray for Allah's help and guidance in delivering our very best to this project.
Board of Directors
Zerqa Abid - Founder & President
Ramy El-Assal - Secretary & Director MY Family Pantry
Raifa Alhag-Ali - Director, Reading Warrior
Binish Hussain - Director, Life & Health Coaching
Zeenath Sheikh - Director, Professional Development
Judge Sheryl Munson - Director, Social Justice & Civic Engagement
Uzair Qidwai - Director, MY Deah's Warehouse
Russell Harris - Treasurer & Director, Hilltop Tigers
Kevin Lewis - Member, Board of Directors
Board of Trustees
Zerqa Abid, President
Mufakhar al Islam, Trustee
Dr. Taslima Rashid, Trustee
Full Profiles Here
Board of Advisors
Abdul Malik Ahmad, Native Deen, VA
Dr. Anessah Nadir, Islamic Social Services Association, ISSA-USA
Bibi Khan, Al-Nisa Hope Center, TX
Dr. Hind Jarah,Texas Muslim Women Foundation, TX
Itedal Shalabi, Arab American Family Services, IL
Riyad Shamma, Institute of Youth Development & Excellence, OH
Robina Niaz, Turning Point for Women & Families, NY
Saad Haq, Being There, NC
Shah Faisal Sayed, Muslim American Social Services, FL
The Executive Committee
Abdi Idris
Osman Casey
Aisha Ayub
Kevin Lewis
Adeela Asif
Najmo Abdinur
Maddy Lucas
Surekha Garapati
Nadine Abdel-Rahman
Anita Adib
Yassmin Ben Haila
Hafsa Asif
Aleeza Yakoob
Inaya Hussain
Mays Rababah
Safa Mohamad
Rabbia Zafar
Aden Mohamed
Siyat Mohamed
Ali Jeylani
Mohamed Idow
Adam Quintanilla
Sahra Issak
Nathan Reitz
Sonam Rustagi
Najma Shamsi
Natasha Sherzai
Amreena Baseer
Abdinajib Liban
Qali Ahmed
Abdi Bakari
You Can Make A Difference Too
MY Project USA is your project. Regardless of your age, gender, and location, you can play some role in making it a success. Please click below to find out various ways in which you can help our team grow and be strong. Together we will raise strong leaders of tomorrow, Insha'Allah (God Willing).
