Aishah Aslam
Our Team Back to Team Aishah Aslam is a board-certified cardiologist at Ascension Baltimore in Maryland and fellow of the American College of Cardiology. Medical training and undergraduate degrees from Michigan State University and University of Michigan. She has performed medical mission work in refugee camps in Lesvos, Greece and Cox’s Bazaar, Bangladesh and has […]
Munir Iqtish
Our Team Back to Team Munir Iqtish is a seasoned professional with experience in program and operations management. His professional life is split between non-profit organizations and the small to medium size businesses. Munir volunteered and worked at several Muslim non profit organizations in the past. He has been active in the Muslim community since […]
Omar Haydar
Our Team Back to Team Omar Haydar serves on the Board of Directors at The Family and Youth Institute. He completed his Bachelor’s from the University of Michigan-Flint before getting his law degree from Chicago Kent College of Law. A perpetual student, he is currently pursuing an MBA from the University of Michigan-Flint. Omar is […]
Amal Killawi
Our Team Back to Team Amal Killawi serves on the Board of Directors and is a Research Fellow and Community Educator at The Family and Youth Institute. She holds a Master’s in Social Work, a Certificate in Sexual Health, and a Bachelor’s in Psychology from the University of Michigan. She is currently pursuing her PhD in […]
Irshad Altheimer
Our Team Back to Team Irshad Altheimer serves on the Board of Directors and as a Research Associate at The Family and Youth Institute. He holds a PhD and Master’s in Sociology from the Washington State University, and Bachelor’s from Alabama State University. He is an Associate Professor of Criminal Justice and the Deputy Director […]
Nadeem Siddiqi
Dr. Nadeem Siddiqi is a dedicated community leader, educator, and professional with over 30 years of experience in community organizing. He currently serves as the Chair of the Board of Directors of The Family and Youth Institute (The FYI), where he provides strategic guidance to support its mission of empowering youth and families.
Sameera Ahmed
Dr Sameera Ahmed is the founder of The Family and Youth Institute and served as its Executive Director from 2006-2025. She holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University.
Dr. Ahmed is a leading expert on American Muslim youth and has produced numerous groundbreaking publications, including The State of American Muslim Youth, Uplifting Black Muslim Youth, Prevalence of Risk Behaviors of US Muslim College Students, and Alcohol Use Among US Muslim College Students.
