As an Educator

I specialize in creating inclusive environments where students feel safe, supported, and understood, empowering them to thrive academically and socially.

Through tailored K-12 programs, I work with schools to:

- Promote Cultural Understanding: I help students and educators explore diverse perspectives, fostering empathy and respect for all backgrounds.
- Address Stereotypes and Bias
- Build Safe Spaces for Non-Judgmental Expression
- Support Anti-Bullying Initiatives

My goal is to cultivate inclusive classrooms that nurture a generation of informed global citizens, empowering students to act with compassion, stand resolutely against prejudice, and embrace respect and understanding.

Activities

Listening Sessions for Teachers

My listening sessions with teachers, administrators, and DEI staff focus on the challenges of engaging diverse student perspectives, especially when students' values and concerns may not align with those of the administration or teachers. These sessions offer strategies to build empathy and understanding across differences, ensuring all voices are heard and respected.

In addition, I share proactive actions that administrators must take when Muslim civil rights are being infringed upon. I provide best practices on how to support Muslim students effectively, including recognizing and addressing anti-Muslim bias, adopting inclusive policies, and ensuring a safe and respectful learning environment for all students.

Campus & School Programs

Our campus and K-12 programs equip student leaders, teachers, and administrators with the tools to identify and address anti-Muslim harm by dispelling stereotypes and deepening their understanding of Islamophobia and its harmful tropes.

I actively involve, student life, support staff, and educators in these programs to create a more inclusive environment where students feel safe, supported, and understood.

Engaging and Training Students

My student programs are designed to prepare young people for a future where they will face political and social conflicts. Through morning assemblies and training sessions, I emphasize the importance of understanding different perspectives and offer practical ways to handle political differences while maintaining respectful relationships.

I also address the harmful effects of Islamophobia and how it can shape a student’s worldview. By helping students recognize and challenge harmful stereotypes, I introduce five actionable steps to becoming empathetic upstanders against anti-Muslim bias.

Through interactive discussions, students gain the skills needed to navigate difficult conversations and engage in civic life with a well-rounded, informed mindset.

Books

30 Rights of Muslim Women

Born with Wings

WISE Up Knowledge and Extremism

Quick Links

Keynote Topics

Training DEI Islamophobia

School and Community Training

Media