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Sameera Omar - Regional Director

Favorite place on earth: My mom's kitchen.

Hidden superpower: Strengths finder.

If you were to give a Ted Talk, what would you give it on: Your Life is a Startup, Not a Corporation.

 

 


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Mae Eldahshoury - Associate Director

Favorite place on earth: Joe Frank Harris Dining Hall

Hidden superpower: I can frost over 100 cupcakes in 15 minutes

If you were to give a Ted Talk, what would you give it on: How we hate mediocrity but settle anyway

 

 


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Aadil Omar - Logistics

Favorite place on earth: Our kitchen

Hidden superpower: Supersonic foot speed when stopping delicate, falling objects

If you were to give a Ted Talk, what would you give it on: The power of simplicity


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Sarah Dossani - Marketing Lead

Favorite place on earth: La Plaza de la Virgen in Valencia, Spain

Hidden superpower: Making the best jalapeño cheddar bagels you've ever had

If you were to give a Ted Talk, what would you give it on: The Myth of Being Left vs. Right Brained


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Hasan Syed - Competitions Co-Lead

Favorite place on earth: Banff, Canada

Hidden superpower: Cutting Tension with Off the Cuff Humor

If you were to give a Ted Talk, what would you give it on: Backpacking in Wilderness/Urban Settings


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Azima Mohamed - Outreach Coordinator

Favorite place on earth: Malaysia!!!

Hidden superpower: I'm a rap god

If you were to give a Ted Talk, what would you give it on: Fitting and accepting social equality


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Dema Mohammad Salih - Workshops coordinator

Favorite place on earth: Turkey

Hidden superpower: I can cook well

If you were to give a Ted Talk, what would you give it on: How islam empowered/empowers women


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 Fatima Jamil - Registration Chair

Favorite place on earth: Karachi Broast

Hidden superpower: I can get multiple flat tires and speeding tickets all in the span of two weeks; allow me to teach you if you like.

 


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Imane Bassit - Experience and hospitality lead

Favorite place on earth: Moroccan coast towns! ( the sunsets are beautiful!)

Hidden superpower: I know (almost) every single word on the Hamilton soundtrack!

If you were to give a Ted Talk, what would you give it on: I would give a Ted Talk on intersectional mental health, and the importance of highlighting the experiences of marginalized populations in the United States and abroad.


Kareemah Brown - Sports Coordinator

Favorite place on earth: With my son

Hidden superpower: I can eat several pounds of crab legs in on sitting.

If you were to give a Ted Talk, what would you give it on: The importance of eating right from our youth to possibly eliminate and/or minimize future health issues that are caused by poor eating habits.


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Maliha Manzoor - Competitions Coordinator

Favorite place on earth: 3rd Floor Student Center

Hidden superpower: Built in Megaphone

If you were to give a Ted Talk, what would you give it on: I would give it on a piece of paper


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Samina Sattar - Volunteer Coordinator 

Favorite place on earth: The equator

Hidden superpower: Give me just a few grocery items or whatever remains in a scarce pantry, and I'll concoct a relatively presentable meal or snack.

If you were to give a Ted Talk, what would you give it on: Use your talent as a way to give to others.


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Sana Fathima - Workshops Coordinator

Favorite place on earth: Waffle House

Hidden superpower: Can list all the presidents in under 15 seconds. 

If you were to give a Ted Talk, what would you give it on: Pursuit of Happiness


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Yaqoub Mubeen - Food Coordinator  

Favorite place on earth: GA 400

Hidden superpower: I am Iron man.

If you were to give a Ted Talk, what would you give it on: How to fight a dragon from game of thrones


Zakariyya Johnson - Outreach Co-Lead 

Favorite place on earth: Anywhere but where I currently live, I love to travel and go on adventures!!!

Hidden superpower: I can do a headstand for 10 minutes😆

If you were to give a Ted Talk, what would you give it on: How to catch a cold


Mariah Zia - Awards Ceremony Coordinator

Favorite place on earth: Smokey Mountains

Hidden superpower: I’m really good at sneaking up on people (comes in handy for a good prank too).

If you were to give a Ted Talk, what would you give it on: Expanding your horizons and gaining knowledge from everything you do



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Mona Khalef - Finance Lead 

Favorite place on earth: Constantine

Hidden superpower: I can tell the brand of perfume/cologne someone wears just by asking them what brand it is.

If you were to give a Ted Talk, what would you give it on: Take care of yourself, treat yo' self.


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Samreen Fatima - Competitions Coordinator 

Favorite place on earth: Home

Hidden superpower: Can turn anything I touch into gold.


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Tahsin Anwar - Competitions Coordinator

Favorite place on earth: Myrtle Beach, SC

Hidden superpower: I can fall asleep anywhere at almost any given time.

If you were to give a Ted Talk, what would you give it on:  Why Bengali culture is the best culture


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 Hasan Qadri - Tech Lead

Favorite place on earth: My computer table

Hidden superpower: Smash 4 mechanics. 

If you were to give a Ted Talk, what would you give it on: World building in fantasy fiction


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Mahnoor Khan - Writing & Oratory Competitions Coordinator

Favorite place on earth: No matter how much I love a place, there's really no place like home.

Hidden superpower: I'm an empath, which some say means I'm psychic (;

If you were to give a Ted Talk, what would you give it on: The importance of being aware of how our thoughts and actions are impacted by modern day isms and colonized systems so that we can better understand Islam and our Muslim identities


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 Omar Sherif - Sports Coordinator: Soccer

Favorite place on earth: Atlanta, Georgia

Hidden superpower: I can control electricity!

If you were to give a Ted Talk, what would you give it on: About how "what you think, it shall become" and that what you think is important in the real world


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Mariam Ahmed -  Volunteer Coordinator

Favorite place on earth: Alaska

Hidden superpower: I can tell if a dish tastes good by smelling it before I've tasted it.

If you were to give a Ted Talk, what would you give it on: The power of education

Rafay Syed -  Sponsorship Lead

Favorite place on earth: San Francisco

Hidden superpower: I have been told that I can see through people's emotions and people are able to tell me how they feel without fearing judgement.

If you were to give a Ted Talk, what would you give it on: How a paradigm shift in our mindset can really impact how we see things and how it can help us take control of our lives.

Shifa Khan -  Photography and Video

Favorite place on earth: Somewhere I can people watch

Hidden superpower: I can find great napping places pretty much anywhere

If you were to give a Ted Talk, what would you give it on: On the power of showing up for people and trying to be genuine- for yourself

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Komal Abbas -  Sports Coordinator

Favorite place on earth: It's a tie between "anywhere I can have a positive impact" and "home"

Hidden superpower: Aside from my 3-point shot, I'd have to say my hidden superpower is my ability to make anyone smile/laugh regardless of what mood they are in.

If you were to give a Ted Talk, what would you give it on: I would definitely talk about how important it is for girls to play sports. Basketball has taught me much more than imaginable. Participating in healthy competition can help you gain motivation, teach you how to apply hard work, make you overcome challenges and failures, and overall help you in all aspects of life.