THE TEAM

Dr. Hamada H. Altalib is one of the founding members of the Institute of Muslim Mental Health and currently the Chief Editor of the Journal of Muslim Mental Health.
Dr. Hamada H. Altalib is one of the founding members of the Institute of Muslim Mental Health and currently the Chief Editor of the Journal of Muslim Mental Health.

DR. HAMADA HAMID ALTALIB, DO, MPH President

Hammad Ali is the founder and executive director of an education consulting company whose work focuses on academic tutoring, youth mentorship, and curriculum development. Hammad has a passion for education and mental health advocacy, particularly among adopted and foster care youth. He joined IMMH in 2014 and served as the Director of Education from 2016 to 2023. Currently, he serves on the IMMH Board of Trustees.
Hammad Ali is the founder and executive director of an education consulting company whose work focuses on academic tutoring, youth mentorship, and curriculum development. Hammad has a passion for education and mental health advocacy, particularly among adopted and foster care youth. He joined IMMH in 2014 and served as the Director of Education from 2016 to 2023. Currently, he serves on the IMMH Board of Trustees.

HAMMAD ALI, MMS
Board of Trustees

Dr. Bilal W. Ansari is a founder and leader of multiple Islamic non-profit organizations as well as the web development company eHabitat.
Dr. Bilal W. Ansari is a founder and leader of multiple Islamic non-profit organizations as well as the web development company eHabitat.

DR. BILAL ANSARI, D.MIN
Board of Trustees

Riyaz Bhura has over 15 years of experience in healthcare data analysis and reporting. He is currently working in the pharmaceutical industry.
Riyaz Bhura has over 15 years of experience in healthcare data analysis and reporting. He is currently working in the pharmaceutical industry.

RIYAZ BHURA
Treasurer

Dr. Al-Deen is professor emerita of Islamic Studies in the Department of Religious Studies at DePaul University. She brings 30+ years of Islamic Studies and Islamic law along with degrees in healthcare to the board of IMMH.
Dr. Al-Deen is professor emerita of Islamic Studies in the Department of Religious Studies at DePaul University. She brings 30+ years of Islamic Studies and Islamic law along with degrees in healthcare to the board of IMMH.

DR. AMINAH AL-DEEN, PHD
Board of Trustees

Dr. Nisa Muhammad is Howard University's Assistant Dean for Religious Life. She is responsible for programming that serves the Howard University community's faith, service, and justice needs. Dr. Muhammad is the president of the ACSLHE (Association for Chaplaincy and Spiritual Life in Higher Education). She is the past president of the Association of Muslim Chaplains.
Dr. Nisa Muhammad is Howard University's Assistant Dean for Religious Life. She is responsible for programming that serves the Howard University community's faith, service, and justice needs. Dr. Muhammad is the president of the ACSLHE (Association for Chaplaincy and Spiritual Life in Higher Education). She is the past president of the Association of Muslim Chaplains.

DR. NISA MUHAMMAD, PHD
Board of Trustees

Ahmad Alrawi draws from his extensive experience in marketing from the pharmaceutical industry to support the Institute of Muslim Mental Health.
Ahmad Alrawi draws from his extensive experience in marketing from the pharmaceutical industry to support the Institute of Muslim Mental Health.

DR. AHMAD ALRAWI, PHARMD
Board of Trustees

Dr. Sana F. Ali joined the IMMH team in 2020. She has a passion for global mental health research and supports the Muslim mental health professional community through mentorship and resource development.
Dr. Sana F. Ali joined the IMMH team in 2020. She has a passion for global mental health research and supports the Muslim mental health professional community through mentorship and resource development.

                      DR. SANA F. ALI, MD                       Director of Mentorship

Aquila Hussain joined the IMMH team in 2023. She has a passion for de-stigmatizing Muslim Mental Health and increasing its accessibility to professionals, trainees, and the community at large.
Aquila Hussain joined the IMMH team in 2023. She has a passion for de-stigmatizing Muslim Mental Health and increasing its accessibility to professionals, trainees, and the community at large.

AQUILA HUSSAIN, LPC, NCC
Director of Membership

Wafaa Ateyah joined the IMMH team in 2023. She is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology, and her main interests are in research, clinical, and community work. She has a passion for empowering and uplifting marginalized communities through scholarship, activism, and advocacy.
Wafaa Ateyah joined the IMMH team in 2023. She is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology, and her main interests are in research, clinical, and community work. She has a passion for empowering and uplifting marginalized communities through scholarship, activism, and advocacy.

WAFAA ATEYAH, MS
Director of Education

Eleanor joined the IMMH team in 2023 and is responsible for executing administrative workflows and procedures for the Board. She manages the IMMH website, facilitates communication, and handles correspondence and inquiries.
Eleanor joined the IMMH team in 2023 and is responsible for executing administrative workflows and procedures for the Board. She manages the IMMH website, facilitates communication, and handles correspondence and inquiries.

ELEANOR BAUTISTA
Administrative Lead