As an ISNA member, you have the opportunity to: Help support the vision, mission, and programs of ISNA ; Participate in electing the ISNA President, Vice President and members of the ISNA Majlis Ash-Shura (Board of Directors) Receive a year-long subscription to Islamic Horizons magazine, ISNA's award winning bimonthly magazine She has served on ISNA’s Legal Affairs Committee for the past 5 years as well as on the board of Al Salam Day School, the Islamic school affiliated with the Islamic Foundation of Greater St. Louis. Director of Child Nutrition Mississinewa Community Schools 765.677-4423 [email protected] Sarah Kenworthy, RD Professional Development Chair Assistant Director Indiana Department of Education (317) 232-0857 [email protected] Lindsey Hill, RD, SNS Asst. * Transferred income over expenses from the ISNAP Workshop on October 3, 2008 to the Needs Assistance Fund. Br. Br. We also welcome potential members and students to join us to learn more about ISNA! He has been active in the local Muslim community for many decades. 2 USA v. Holy Land Foundation for Relief and Development, et al, 3:04-CR-240-G (TX ND), Government Exhibit Elbarasse Search 1. Prior board experience is not required. 2019-2021 Board of Directors. She has been politically active – meeting and writing to Government officials on various local, state and national issues. CISNA & The ISNA Education and Programs Development Department is committed to provide much needed services and support to Muslim educators and Islamic schools. "It was difficult and surreal to bury a Muslim who died from COVID-19," said Shaykh Alaa Elsayed, imam at ISNA Canada's mosque in Mississauga. Any ISNA member or structural unit may recommend to the ISNA Board of Directors the name(s) of any individual(s) deserving recognition. Isna International thanks the Santa Paula University and the Santa Paula Clinic for their active involvement in the dissemination of the Sniezelen Intervention, Methodology and Philosophy in Central America. "Becoming the Secretary General of ISNA is a tremendous honor and responsibility," he stressed. Chairman. Most recently, Dr. Elsanousi acted as the director of Community Outreach and Interfaith Relations for the Islamic Society of North America for twelve years. The director of ISNA’s Office of Interfaith and Community Alliances, Sayyid Syeed, was on ISNA’s founding board of directors and was the secretary-general from 1994 to 2006. YouthDev’s Center For Positive Youth Development. M. Affan Badar, PhD, CPEM is a tenured professor and former chair of the Applied Engineering & Technology Management department at Indiana State University. IFC achieves this by direct financial contributions, financial contribution through their network, and by providing advice to the ISNA board of directors as well as the development department. Mir Khan has been involved with ISNA since 1983 and has served on several convention committees as Chair, Vice-chair, and Co-Chair of the ISNA Convention steering committee. Biological Science from California State University at Fullerton. Finally, our biennial awards were redone this year by the ISNA Board of Directors to align the awards with the four pillars of our organization: leadership, professionalism, advocacy, and unity. In 1996, he spoke in … He also directs the investigator-initiated research group at Henry Ford. ISNA MATTERS ISNA BOARD OF DIRECTORS WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS. ISNA MATTERS ISNA BOARD OF DIRECTORS WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS. He is also serving on few boards in India. and Arlene Baratz, M.D have joined our Board of Directors.. . For over 100 years we have been promoting and protecting nurses, … The Association was organized in 1903 to secure nurse licensure to protect the citizens of Indiana. Dr. Mohamed Elsanousi is the Executive Director of the Network for Religious and Traditional Peacemakers, a global network that builds bridges between grassroots peacemakers and global players to work towards sustainable peace. ISNA Board of Directors Emily Sego, President; Beth Townsend, Vice President; Barbara Kelly, Treasurer; Angela Mamat, Secretary; Directors: Shalini Alim, Brian Atwood, Jolynn Kuehr, Susan Waltz and Recent Graduate Director, Andrea Jacobs ISNA Mission Statement ISNA works through its members to promote and influence quality nursing and health care. He was elected as the Vice President of Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) twice and then was elected as its President for two terms, which is the oldest Muslim organization of US & Canada. The Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) was established in July 1981 by U.S-based members of the Muslim Brotherhood who also had a background as leaders of the Muslim Students Association (MSA). ISNA Board of Directors has appointed 3 new members to join its team. Sr. Lubabah also served two-terms on the board of MSA National as Vice-President (US) and Treasurer. One of NAIT’s current trustees is Muzammil Siddiqi, ISNA president from 1997 to 2000 and is still a member at large of ISNA’s board of directors. David attended his first ISNA meeting in 1996 and has been a leader and volunteer ever since. This part of the website is where we acknowledge their generosity (in somewhat random order). Director of Child Nutrition Mississinewa Community Schools 765.677-4423 [email protected] Sarah Kenworthy, RD Professional Development Chair Assistant Director Indiana Department of Education (317) 232-0857 [email protected] Lindsey Hill, RD, SNS Asst. Here are the award-winners, pictured with outgoing ISNA President Diana Sullivan: Distinguished Nurse Leadership Award – … The secretary-general of the Islamic Society of North America, Muneer Fareed, said his … Many people have contributed to ISNA's work since our founding in 1993. Any ISNA member or structural unit may recommend to the ISNA Board of Directors the name(s) of any individual(s) deserving recognition. Offices Held: ISNA Secretary, Board of Directors 2009-2011; ISNA Nurse PAC Board of Trustees 2005-2011; ISNA Bylaws Committee 2003-2005; AORN Regional Legislative Coordinator and National Committee Chair 1982-1888 Position: Clinical Instructor, IU … He also served on the Core Group Taskforce for the Department of State’s working group on Religion and Foreign Policy under Secretary Clinton and Kerry, which he was charged with making recommendations to the Secretary of State and the Federal Advisory Commission on how the US government can better engage with civil society and religious actors. He also has a JD from the McKinney School of Law at Indiana University. # Funders # Medical Board # Speakers. He is immediate past president of AMSET, vice chair of MET-India N.A., IMEFNA board member, Al-Ilm Weekend School vice principal, and IAMC-Indiana secretary. Elkadi),5 serves on ISNA’s Majlis Ash-Shura, or board of directors.6 MAS was co-1 Office of the Secretary of State of Indiana, “Articles of Incorporation, Islamic Society of North America,” filed July 14, 1981. As Vice-President, she worked very closely with ISNA to ensure the success of the MSA Continental Conference held alongside the ISNA convention. In October 2015, Radiant Hands took on the additional task of serving refugees coming to Tampa Bay from Muslim or Arabic-speaking countries. ISNA and the Arthur L. Davis Publishing Agency, Inc. shall not be held liable for any consequences resulting from purchase or use of an advertiser's product. ISNA Members are welcome to join the ISNA Board of Directors for program updates, new project brainstorming, report outs, and general discussions. Please RSVP to receive an agenda and call-in information. Dr. Elsanousi holds a bachelor’s degree in. The ED is a new position created as a result of the historic overhaul of the organization's bylaws effective January 1, 2018. He has a bachelors degree in Finance from the prestigious Osmania University and a Master’s degree in business administration (MBA) Articles appearing in this publication express the opinions of the authors; they do not necessarily reflect views of the staff, board, or membership of ISNA or those of the national or local associations. Honorary Recognition confers social privileges only. The Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) Board of Directors has appointed 3 new members to join its team. As reported in the Toronto Star, “ISNA-Canada’s board of directors is in the midst of obtaining the services of an independent auditor to conduct a more thorough audit.” Director & Board Vice Chairman Hamdan AlShaer. The Islamic Society of North America (ISNA), based in Plainfield, Indiana, USA, is a Muslim umbrella group.It has been described in the media as the largest Muslim organization in North America. He also currently serves on the board of The Islamic Seminary of America. He is also the founding member & President of the “Glory of Hyderabad” organization in Chicago. (TISA) In 2006, he was recorded saying, “Our job is to change the constitution of America.” She headed both Universal Academy of Florida (UAF) and American Youth Academy (AYA) in Tampa for 11 years each. Professional Development Chair Director of Nutrition Services South Madison Community School Corp PETALUMA, CA July 15, 2002 - Cheryl Chase, the founding Executive Director of Intersex Society of North America (ISNA) announced that she plans to retire from her position by December 31, 2002. # Board of Directors # Emeritus. She is currently Head of School at Bayaan Academy, an innovative school focusing on achieving excellence in both Arabic/Qur’an/Islamic Studies and Academics. in Chemistry from the University of Madras, India and M.S. Catalonia, April 2020.. Both Hanley and Baratz come to the board with a wealth of experience in the healthcare field where they have worked to understand and overcome healthcare disparities while working toward a patient-centered model of care. ISNA MATTERS ISNA BOARD OF DIRECTORS WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS. * Accepted the Board meeting Minutes and the Meeting of the Member Minutes of October 4, 2008. The Board of Directors includes former senior government officials and senior private sector or industry leaders with extensive intelligence backgrounds who represent the government, private and academia. in Philanthropic Studies from the Lilly Family School of Philanthropy. Hamadi has been with ViacomCBS since 2006. Dr. Mohamed Elsanousi is the Executive Director of the Network for Religious and Traditional Peacemakers, a global network that builds bridges between grassroots peacemakers and global players to work towards sustainable peace. He has played an important role in the convention outreach and media relations. He has addressed events. As an ISNA member, you have the opportunity to: Help support the vision, mission, and programs of ISNA; Participate in electing the ISNA President, Vice President and members of the ISNA Majlis Ash-Shura (Board of Directors) Receive a year-long subscription to Islamic Horizons magazine, ISNA’s award winning bimonthly magazine We meet for 2 hours, every other month, virtually. Finally, our biennial awards were redone this year by the ISNA Board of Directors to align the awards with the four pillars of our organization: leadership, professionalism, advocacy, and unity. In addition to general dermatology, he specializes in photodermatology, hidradenitis suppurativa, vitiligo, and ethnic dermatology. He is a trustee of Amana Mutual Funds Trust and director-at-large of the United Nations Association of National capital Area, as well as chair of The Islamic Seminary of America (TISA). Albright, Chairperson, Griffith Janet S . He was chair of the Industrial Engineering & Engineering Management department at University of Sharjah from 2016 till 2018. Mir has been active in the Muslim community. Moving people to make positive change in the community is part of the conference’s purpose, said Sayyid Syeed, president of ISNA’s board of directors. For more information contact: Sandy Asbury at sasbury@isna.net As a person The Tribune investigation reported that in 1985, Jordanian Sheikh Jamal Said became the new mosque prayer leader, replacing Ahmed Zaki Hammad who later became the President of ISNA. Shariq has a Ph.D. and M.A. The director of ISNA’s Office of Interfaith and Community Alliances, Sayyid Syeed, was on ISNA’s founding board of directors and was the secretary-general from 1994 to 2006. In 2006, he was recorded saying, “Our job is to change the constitution of America. Sayyid M. Syeed, the president of the Board of Directors of ISNA, a national umbrella organization which has more than 300 affiliates across the US and Canada, issued a statement, saying that criticism of Turkey for turning Hagia Sophia museum back into a mosque was his “personal reflection.” Our Staff and Board of Directors are visionary community leaders who are dedicated to the mission of ending domestic violence through prevention work. She has been and continues to be involved in community activities and sees it as her personal goals to empower others to reach their utmost potentials and to help raise people’s awareness of and increase their knowledge about Islam and how much Islam truly values humanitarian work and service to all. of Petroleum and Minerals, and MS in IE and BS in ME from Aligarh Muslim Univ. Please think about your seat at the ISNA board table. Inside the American Muslim community, he has served as the founding board chair emeritus of the Institute for Social Policy (ISPU). Besides ISNA, he served on the Operations Management Board of Jahangirabad Institute of Technology (2014-18) and was president of Islamic Society of Greater Indianapolis (2012-14). Please connect with ISNA by following us on: Safaa Zarzour is an educator, attorney and a community activist. SECTION 3. In addition, he serves on the national and state boards for Emgage and Alim. SECTION 2. He earned a PhD degree in Industrial Engineering (IE) from Univ. Before getting elected on the ISNA board in 2020, Dr. Badar had served on the board from 2014 till 2018 and on the election committee from 2014 till 2017. BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAMADI BENGABSIA-MBA, CPA. He is also the Principal of Zarzour Law LLC. Zarzour is the cofounder of the ISNA Education Forum, Chairman of the Council of Islamic Schools of North America (CISNA), member of the Board of Advisors of the Lake Institute on Faith and Giving, Vice Chair of the Mosque Foundation, elected board member of Oak Lawn Community High School and President of the Syrian Forum USA. Here are the award-winners, pictured with outgoing ISNA President Diana Sullivan: Distinguished Nurse Leadership Award – … She currently serves on ISNA’s Board of Directors. Magda Elkadi Saleh is in her 29th year as an Islamic School administrator. As an ISNA member, you have the opportunity to: Help support the vision, mission, and programs of ISNA ; Participate in electing the ISNA President, Vice President and members of the ISNA Majlis Ash-Shura (Board of Directors) Receive a year-long subscription to Islamic Horizons magazine, ISNA's award winning bimonthly magazine She has also worked as a precinct captain during presidential election and volunteered with local Congressmen and public officials. meetings, which may be held via phone conference, shall be the president or vice-president, and four other board members. Copyright - 2020 - ISNA - All rights reserved. Quorum. He has served as the President of Hidradenitis Suppurativa Foundation and Co-chair of the Global Vitiligo Foundation. He currently serves as the senior Vice President of Islamic Relief USA, which is one of the largest Muslim charity of USA. Honorary Recognition confers social privileges only. He also served on the Core Group Taskforce for the Department of State’s working group on Religion and Foreign Policy under Secretary Clinton and Kerry, which he was charged with making recommendations to the Secretary of State and the Federal Advisory Commission on how the US government can better engage with civil society and religious actors. Jalaluddin is a life member of ISNA and has served MSA/ISNA since 1972 in various capacities such as a Board Member and Secretary, Association of Muslim Scientists and Engineers (AMSE) and as speaker/moderator at ISNA Conventions. The letter on page 2 of this Bulletin to the Indiana State Department of Education Student Services from the ISNA Board of Directors is another effort to improve healthcare for Indiana’s schoolchildren. He continuously works towards building bridges between people of various faiths and is nationally known for his interfaith work. "ISNA is on the forefront of identifying issues facing the Muslim community and taking leadership in successfully dealing with these issues," Safa Zarzour pointed out in a letter to ISNA directors. CISNA currently serves over 200 Islamic schools from the US and Canada at its conferences. CISNA is governed by a group of highly educated, experienced, and qualified Board of Directors who believe in Islamic school education. of Oklahoma, MS in Mechanical Engineering (ME) from King Fahd Univ. Mir previously served as a school board member for almost a decade at the MCC Academy in Chicago and later served as a board member and President of Averroes Academy, a Muslim private school in the suburbs of Chicago. SECTION 3. In 1996, he spoke in … Our seats are open to all nurses! Dr. Hamzavi splits his time between Hamzavi/Dermatology Specialists and Henry Ford Hospital. Click here to learn more about the ISNA Board of Directors. We are active on social media. She led both schools through two successful accreditation visits and gained IB Diploma School authorization for AYA. Hamadi Bengabsia is a Vice President at the ViacomCBS Tax Department in New York City. He served as President of MSA at Northeastern Illinois University during his college years. We also welcome potential members and students to join us to learn more about ISNA! In 2014, Sr. Magda became President of Radiant Hands, a non-profit, social services organization, whose mission is to help empower women and families in the community, who are facing various struggles in their lives and are in need of education, counseling and/or financial assistance. Our seats are open to all nurses! Please connect with ISNA by following us on: Copyright - 2020 - ISNA - All rights reserved. seminars, summits, conferences & banquets in more than 550 communities/cities across US & Canada. Professionally, he is the Superintendent of Universal Schools in Illinois and Indiana. As a fiduciary board, Directors are voted into office by member companies prior to the annual convention. He is married and has two kids and currently resides in Plano, TX. The Indiana State Nurses Association is the professional organization for Indiana’s registered nurses. Dr. Shariq Siddiqui serves as the visiting director and assistant professor of the Muslim Philanthropy Initiative at the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy and also the Executive Director of Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Action (ARNOVA). 3 May, June, July 2011 Quarterly circulation approximately 115,000 to all RNs and LPNs in Indiana. MAGDA ELKADI SALEH, ISNA Vice President, United States, MOHAMMED JALALUDDIN, Vice President, Canada, YouthDev’s Center For Positive Youth Development. Her service to the community includes serving her MSA chapter during her undergraduate years to host the MSA National Central Zone conference at the University of Missouri in Columbia, Missouri. A recent independent audit, ordered by the new ISNA-Canada Board, points to possible mis-management of funds by ISNA-Canada’s Secretary General Mohammad Ashraf. Those volunteers who serve were elected by CISNA member schools as outlined in CISNA bylaws. Sayyid M. Syeed, the president of the Board of Directors of ISNA, a national umbrella organization which has more than 300 affiliates across the US and Canada, issued a statement, saying that criticism of Turkey for turning Hagia Sophia museum back into a mosque was his "personal reflection." ... Funding Professionals, he has served as a member of the ISNA Executive Council since 2002 and was elected president of ISNA in 2014. He is nationally known public and a motivational speaker who travels regularly around US for local, regional and national events of various organizations The government listed the Islamic Society of North America and the North American Islamic Trust as "entities who are and/or were members of the U.S. Muslim Brotherhood." In October 2018, Drs. Chairman. Elkadi),5 serves on ISNA’s Majlis Ash-Shura, or board of directors.6 MAS was co-1 Office of the Secretary of State of Indiana, “Articles of Incorporation, Islamic Society of North America,” filed July 14, 1981. Please think about your seat at the ISNA board table. ... (MANA), a board member of the Peaceful Families Project and board member then Vice President of the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA). He still serves on ISNA's board of directors and is Chairman of the ISNA affiliated North American Islamic Trust (NAIT). 2019-2021 Board of Directors. Heading schools, Magda Elkadi Saleh spearheads and oversees Strategic Planning, Marketing & Fundraising, the development of new programs within the school, training teachers and other administrators and building relationships with other schools and organizations in the region. He has received community service awards from CAIR National (2011) and ISNA (2012). ISNA Board of Directors Officers: Jennifer Embree, President; Diana Sullivan, Vice-President; Mary Cisco, Secretary; and Michael Fights, Treasurer. Iltefat cherishes time with his family and service to his home state of Michigan. President’s Message Barbara Kelly Gonzalez to Keynote ISNA Annual Meeting September 30, 2011 Rose Gonzalez, ANA Director of Government Affairs has worked in the Government Affairs Sister Malika Khan received her B.S. Hamadi Bengabsia is a Vice President at the ViacomCBS Tax Department in New York City. Must be registered, 501 (c) (3) Islamic center/Organization with board of directors; All members must have consent for ISNA membership; Submit past annual reports, activities and board of directors list; Payment of membership dues . ISNA BulleTIN BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2009-2013 Angela Heckman, Kokomo Cynthia Stone, Indianapolis BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2009-2011 Judy Morgan, Vincennes Vicki Johnson, Seymour COMMITTEE ON NOMINATIONS 2009-2011 Dorene M . ... chair of the board of directors at ISNA. We are honored to welcome Drs. In community service since 1970, Dr. Iqbal J. Unus has served as President of Muslim Students Association of the United States and Canada (1975), ISNA Secretary General, Member of ISNA Majlis, Vice President and Trustee of All Dulles Area Muslim Society, President of Association of Muslim Scientists and Engineers, Executive Member of Council of Muslim Organizations of Greater Washington, and member or chair of several local and national committees. This is an election year for ISNA. Before getting elected on the ISNA board in 2020, Dr. Badar had served on the board from 2014 till 2018 and on the election committee from 2014 till 2017. He is also an ABET/ETAC commissioner and Editor-in-Chief of an InderScience journal.