Shahina Siddiqui, is a freelance writer, author, spiritual counselor, speaker and educator. Shahina has been working for decades in build bridges between faith and cultural communities, to help preserve human rights, develop cultural competency and mutual understanding.

Shahina co-founded Islamic Social Services Association in 1999, co-founded Alhijra Islamic school first in Manitoba 1996. She founded the Canadian Muslim Women’s Institute and co-founded Canadian Muslim Leadership Institute. She also co-founded the Interfaith Council of Women – Manitoba. She has served as faculty for Global College Summer Institute 2013-2015.

Dr. Mohamed Bayoumi started his professional career over forty years ago as an electrical engineer. This gave him a unique insight into the needs of the field. In 1969, Queen's University offered Dr. Mohamed a position to teach electrical and computer engineering. He held this position until he retired in 2004. He continues to co-teach and co- mentor as a professor emeritus with Queen's University. He saw many successes as a professor; he was the first professor to introduce a robotics department to Queen's University and Royal Military College. Dr. Mohamed is actively involved with his community. As one of the founders of the Islamic Society of Kingston, he is connecting with churches and other organizations to assist and support the Syrian refugees in Canada. He serves on many advisory types of council to promote equity to ensure everyone receives equal treatment. As a professor emeritus, he hopes to continue to support and assist doctoral students complete their PhDs and continue their professional careers. He looks forward to expanding his network and connecting with other like-minded professionals.

Saleha's areas of expertise include social justice, human rights and responsibilities, hate crimes, and the settlement sector's challenges and opportunities with the new Canadians. She has worked in the human capital and diversity field for more than a decade. She has volunteered with child and youth organizations that focus on bullying and the protection of children from dangers of the Internet. She is also involved in volunteer efforts in empowering women and members of immigrant communities regarding issues of partner and domestic abuse. Saleha is the co-founder of the Family Honour Project, housed out of London, Ontario. She is also a charter member of London Chapter for Soroptimist International. Saleha was recognized by Canadian Council of Muslim Women for Women who Inspire Award for the year 2015.

Zeba Hashmi believes in a strong community for all and has been serving in various capacities over the past two decades on boards, committees, and working groups to ensure an active, engaged, and inclusive community. During her time in Saskatchewan, Zeba was involved actively with Muslims for Peace & Justice, the Regina Huda School, Islamic Association of Saskatchewan, Multi-Faith Forum, and Making Peace Vigil group. Now in London, Ontario, for the past 12 years, Zeba continues to be engaged with the London Muslim Mosque, Muslim Association of Canada, Muslim Resource Center for Social Support and Integration, City of London Diversity, Inclusion, Anti-Oppression Advisory Committee, and the London Heritage Council. She is actively working on the Muslim Outreach Committee of the London Muslim Mosque and the Muslim Soup Kitchen initiative, two committees that are actively serving the greater community. Zeba is currently working at the London Muslim Mosque as part of the administrative team and pursuing Master’s in Education Administration.

Mona Rahman is the Research Awards Officer in the Vice-Principal Research Portfolio at Queen’s University and a lifelong member of the Islamic Society of Kingston, for which she is involved in the Islamic Information and Outreach committee. She served as inaugural interim Co-Chair of UCARE (University Committee for Anti-Racism and Equity) and is still an active member.

Mona was born and raised in Kingston; some might say she was also born and raised at Queen’s University as she was born while her father was in the midst of graduate studies and, before the Islamic Centre of Kingston was built, most of the activities of the Muslim community revolved around campus, particularly the International Centre. She completed both her undergraduate degree as well as her Ph.D. in Biochemistry at Queen’s University where she was involved in the Queen’s University Muslim Students’ Association (QUMSA) serving in various Executive positions including Chair (1993-94). This led to an involvement in the Queen’s Interfaith Council for several years, as well as with the MSA of the USA & Canada.

Mona works with both children and youth in the Muslim community, as the coordinator of the Muslim Children’s Circle as well as being an advisor for the Kingston Muslim Youth, and teaching at the ISK Evening & Weekend school. Mona makes regular presentations on Islam, Muslims, and relevant topics to various audiences (i.e., schools, on campus, etc.). She is currently serving as Co-Chair for the Give30 Campaign in Kingston, which aims to raise money for local Food Banks during Ramadan, the Islamic month of fasting. She also serves on the Board for Family and Children’s Services of Frontenac, Lennox and Addington (FACSFLA).

In addition to her scientific publications, she has contributed a chapter entitled “Activism: A Part of Life” in a collection of essays entitled: “Muslim Women Activists in North America: Speaking for Ourselves” edited by fellow Queen’s alumna, Dr. Katherine Bullock.

Kubra Mir was given the "Good deed" award in 2017 by the city of Ajax for her community work such as organizing park clean-ups, tree planting and youth mentoring events. She also received an award from the Pakistani Association of Durham for her volunteer work in 2017.

She is President of Durham Region Canadian Council of Muslim Women and has organized food drives, collected donations for shelters, raised money for frontline workers at local hospitals, and hosted a successful law workshop. Kubra had the town of Ajax and Pickering to proclaim Islamic History month, organized displays at the local libraries, and family events. She has volunteered at the Islamic Foundation mosque's soup kitchen for many years and is one of the founders of a senior group at a local mosque. Kubra is an advocate for blood donation and has created a group to encourage blood donation in the Muslim community by organizing blood drives.

Hassam Munir is currently pursuing an MA in Mediterranean and Middle East History at the University of Toronto. He is the founder of iHistory, a public history project, and was recognized as an Emerging Historian at the 2017 Heritage Toronto Awards. He also has broad experience in the fields of journalism and public relations.

Faeeza immigrated to Regina from South Africa 18 years ago to start her newcomer journey. She used her experience of growing up in a country rife with apartheid restrictions, to engage in multiculturalism and build bridges across cultures and faiths in Regina. She strongly believes in bringing communities of diverse backgrounds together and in building understanding and compassion for each other through dialogue and meaningful conversations. More recently, she has been actively involved in assisting Syrian refugees to become part of their new community. Her work through the Islamic Association provides immense support to a multitude of diverse organizations.

Dr. Gomaa is an Associate Cl. Professor of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, a Clinician-Educator in the Department of Surgery. She is committed to both clinical, teaching, research, and leadership roles. She served on different committees including Human Research Ethics Board, [HREB], Strategic planning of Competency-Based Medical Education, and Faculty Development Committee in which she is still an active member as the Lead of Surgery. In addition, she has been an OSCE examiner, and a grant reviewer on a provincial and municipal grants. Her research interests are mostly directed to hearing, balance and inner ear disorders, including the rehabilitative procedures and outcomes. Besides, her academic research features quality enhancement of medical education, Quality improvement in Health care, Feedback, and assessment. Dr. Gomaa has previously taken on several roles; including a reviewer in many international journals, Associate Editor's role, and she is a member of the Research Academy.