Our Board members are responsible for monitoring the organization’s activities, meeting regularly with the CEO and taking an active interest in strategic direction, financial oversight and the overall performance of our the non-profit.
Board members are appointed for two-year terms in accordance with our by-laws. This term can be extended by agreement.
We are always looking for new potential Board members. If you believe in our mission and have some time to commit, we’d like to talk to you about Board service.
Richard has volunteered with Amaanah since 2014, when he joined the Amaanah Lions soccer program. Originally from London, he moved to the US in 2006. He is the CEO of Hirebrand, a Houston based creative agency. When he’s not at work, you will find him with his wife Rima and dog Socrates, or watching his beloved Watford FC.
Mohamed began serving with Amaanah on the Lions soccer program in 2016. He received a PhD in Chemical Engineering from Texas A&M University and is Business Finance Manager at Dow Chemical, working with project and business leadership to evaluate sustainability related investment options.
Faisal is a Director at Berkeley Research Group, supporting and advising academic institutions on mitigating some of their toughest challenges. He has served a range of organizations in the higher education, energy, finance, healthcare, manufacturing, technology, and government markets.
Nasir is the managing attorney of Pasha Law PC. He assists his clients in resolving complex legal issues involving contracts, intellectual property rights, employment law, risk management, litigation management, and corporate governance. He joined the Board in 2022.
Noone leaves home unless home has become the mouth of a shark. You only run for the border when you see the whole city running as well. Wasan Shire
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