📢 New Chapter Begins at The FYI! 🎉
After a comprehensive search and much dua, we are delighted to welcome Danyal Khan as the new Executive Director of The Family & Youth Institute, beginning February 3, 2025.
Danyal brings extensive experience in mental health advocacy, organizational leadership, and community engagement, leveraging his Masters in Social Work with a specialization in Non-Profit Management. His career spans a range of impactful roles, including National Director of Muslim Family Services at ICNA Relief, CEO of the Islamic Association of Raleigh, and Executive Director of the Islamic Society of Allentown. He has led transformative initiatives that bridge faith and mental health, developed stronger teams and processes across organizations, and fostered meaningful collaborations within diverse communities.
At The FYI, we are dedicated to advancing Muslim mental health through research, education, and empowering our communities. Under Danyal’s leadership, we are confident that our work will continue to grow, reaching new heights of impact and innovation, insha’Allah.
We also take this moment to express immense gratitude to Dr. Sameera Ahmed for her extraordinary contributions to The FYI over the past 19 years. As the founder and visionary behind the organization, Dr. Sameera has transformed The FYI into the premier Muslim mental health organization in the country. Her dedication and vision have laid a strong base for the future. She will continue to serve on The FYI’s Board of Directors and support the organization’s growth.
Danyal is dedicated to continuing The FYI’s mission.
“As someone who has benefited from The FYI’s resources throughout my career, it is a genuine honor to step into this role and build upon Dr. Sameera’s incredible legacy. We are at a pivotal time when the need for quality Muslim mental health resources has never been greater. I am deeply committed to working with The FYI team to foster understanding, resilience, and growth within our communities. Together, and by the will of Allah (swt), we can create a future where Muslim practitioners, community leaders, and families can nurture growth with compassion, cultural understanding, and the wisdom of our faith. May we serve with Ihsan (excellence) & Ikhlas (sincerity).”
We ask Allah (swt) to bless this transition, guide Danyal in his new role with wisdom, strength, and sincerity, and grant The FYI continued success in its vital mission to serve the mental health needs of the Muslim community and beyond.
Please join us in welcoming Danyal Khan to the team!
Nadeem Siddiqi, Chairman
On Behalf of The Board of Directors
