Team

Founding team (proposed roles)

Roles are proposed and pending confirmation. Two members currently lead another school; nothing here implies they have left or will leave those roles.

Sheikh Dr. Salim Yusufali

Dean of Islamic Education & Scholar Board lead (proposed)

BS and MS in computer science from Stanford and a former Silicon Valley software engineer. Studied at the seminary in Qum and completed a doctorate in educational leadership (2021). Currently Dean of Mission at RISE Academy (San Jose) and assistant Resident Scholar at SABA Islamic Center.

Draft · pending confirmation

Nazeera Salak

Head of School (proposed)

About 15 years as a teacher and school leader. M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction; Multiple and Single Subject PK–12 teaching credentials; certifications in School Management & Leadership and Positive Discipline; BA in Psychology. Currently Principal of RISE East Bay (Hayward). Has led teacher-training courses for the Al-Kisa Foundation and created Seeds Within.

Draft · pending confirmation

Mohammad Mithani

Founder & CEO, Mizan Learning

Technology founder and architect of the Mizan platform.

LinkedIn

Draft · pending confirmation

We're hiring

We are looking for people who want to build something lasting.

CTO / lead engineer

Founding guides

Qur'an teacher (with ijazah)

Part-time CFO

Board members

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