ALF Muslim Affinity Group
PURPOSE
- Apply our ALF values and practices to build understanding across differences and provide leadership for a more inclusive Muslim community.
- Create a model for how diverse Muslim leaders can work together with respect across differences, shared Muslim values, and a collective commitment to addressing common concerns and priorities (e.g., supporting Muslim youth, building community power/influence, addressing Islamophobia)
Senior Fellows from Silicon Valley, Houston/Gulf Coast, Mountain Valley/Sacramento, Oregon, and other chapters meet periodically via Zoom. If you want to learn more or join the group, please contact Akemi Flynn.
LEADERSHIP
Leadership for the group’s convenings has included:
ALF Mountain Valley (Sacramento)
Basim Elkarra (Class XIV), Executive Director, CAIR Sacramento Valley
ALF Houston / Gulf Coast
Zuhaira Razzack (Class LVII) Co-Founder and former Principal, ILM Academy
ALF Silicon Valley:
Muhammed Chaudhry (Class XVVI), Managing Partner, MAC Capital Partners
Maha Elganaidi (Class XVII), Founder & Innovation Director, Islamic Networks Group (ING)
Aftab Jamil (Class XXXVII), Partner, BDO
News & Updates
VIDEO: COMBATING ISLAMOPHOBIA & ANTISEMITISM
On April 25, 2024, the ALF Muslim Affinity Group hosted the Islamic Networks Group (ING) to present a virtual education session on Combating Islamophobia and Anti-Semitism.
Connecting for the Common Good: The ALF Muslim Affinity Group
It began with a desire for a new kind of connection. The idea for the ALF Muslim Affinity Group was first introduced by board member Muhammed Chaudhry (Class XXVI), who wanted to connect with the diverse Muslim Senior Fellows in the ALF network and identify other Muslim leaders in the Silicon Valley—and beyond—that could benefit from ALF’s...