Dr. Iltefat Hamzavi, Chairman of the Board

Physician, activist, and Emgage Board Chairman, Dr. Iltefat Hamzavi is a managing partner at Hamzavi Dermatology, an active researcher at Henry Ford Hospital with over 200 peer reviewed publications, founding board chair of ISPU, founding Co-chair of the Global Vitiligo Foundation, a board member of Crescent Academy International, Michigan Muslim Community Council, ISNA, and The Muslim Observer.

Adham Sahloul

A volunteer foreign policy advisor for the Biden-Harris and Pete Buttigieg presidential campaigns, Adham Sahloul is a Syrian American foreign policy professional who began his career working in the humanitarian field on the Syrian conflict and has been published in Foreign Affairs, Lawfare, Axios, TIME, and countless other news media outlets.

Dr. Debbie Almontaser

An internationally recognized and award-winning educator, entrepreneur, speaker, authority on cross-cultural understanding, and featured speaker at the 2016 National Democratic Convention, Dr. Almontaser is author of 'Leading While Muslim: The Experiences of American Muslim Principals After 9/11', founder and CEO of Bridging Cultures Group Inc., and founder of the Khalil Gibran International Academy.

Dr. Tayyib Rana

A world class eye surgeon, physician, and one of the first eye surgeons in the United States to perform Femto Laser Assisted Cataract Surgery (FLACS), along with many other firsts in cutting edge eye surgery, Dr. Rana is dedicated to the health of his patients and the advancement of technologies and techniques to improve eye health.

Mark Crain

Chief of Member Experience and a senior strategist at MoveOn, Mark Crain has led campaigns in support of expanding access to health care, preventing expanded U.S. wars abroad, and taking down Confederate monuments.

Saima Siddiqui

A risk management professional at a leading public accounting firm with over 20 years of experience in accounting and risk management, Saima Siddiqui has served on the boards of several non-profits with a focus on improving the state of local communities and furthering the cause of equity for all.

Farrukh Shamsi

President and CEO of the Texas Clinic Healthcare System, Farrukh Shamsi was the first Asian and Muslim American elected Vice Chair of the Texas Democratic Party, going on to become a key speaker for Senator Bernie Sanders' 2016 and 2020 presidential campaigns.

Marrayam Khera

A 2021 trainer with the National Democratic Training Committee (NDTC), Marrayam Khera served as Deputy Training Director with Joe Biden’s presidential campaign in Pennsylvania, worked on Pete Buttigieg’s presidential campaign, Jahana Hayes’ congressional campaign, and is now at the ACLU supporting development training needs.

Dr. Mehboob Chaudhry

Board certified in the fields of sleep medicine, critical care, pulmonary medicine and internal medicine, Dr. Chaudhry built a pulmonary practice (Chaudhry Pulmonary Associates), spearheaded the development of the Muslim Physician Society of Greater Pittsburgh, is the President of the Muslim Community Center of Greater Pittsburgh, and is a founding member of the Universal Academy - the only full-time Muslim school in Pittsburgh.

Nidal Hozien

Vice president and general manager of the Miami Operations Center and founding member of COSMOS (Coalition of SoFla Muslim Organizations), Mr. Hozien is the son of Palestinian immigrants and has served as Chairman of the Islamic School of Miami.