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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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
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.
Samreen Fatima - Competitions Coordinator
Favorite place on earth: Home
Hidden superpower: Can turn anything I touch into gold.
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
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
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
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
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
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.