WHAT ARE EC MEMBERS?
According to the Constitution
The roles set by the constitution of the Texas MSA for the members of the Executive Committee (EC) are to carry out all of the roles and duties expected of an Islamic assembly at the University of Texas at Austin, serve as the sole representatives of the General Body of the MSA, maintaining the highest principles of Islam in all of their dealings and reflecting these in their characters.
According to the Members
The Executive Committee (EC) is a group of highly motivated and respected individuals who volunteered, and were voted in, to sacrifice their time to serve the Ummah by bringing the Ummah closer together, strengthening each other’s deen through increased knowledge and practice, and working together to better themselves and society as a whole. The EC is here for any and all members for any kind of assistance the members may need, whether it be MSA related or not.
MEET THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
President – Asad Ahmed
My name is Asad (not really, few people know my real name and I’d like to keep it that way) Ahmed, and I’m a third-year Electrical and Computer Engineering student. I was born in Santa Clara, California (still not a Warriors fan though), and moved to Dallas when I was four, and my family has lived there ever since. I love TV series, movies (Marvel and Star Wars fans hmu), video games (own a Switch, what else do I need), hanging out with my friends, reading the Quran, and just talking in general (as you can see, huge nerd)! I also LOVE exploring, sightseeing, and traveling! You can usually find me on the Union 4th /5th (because PCL is too mainstream), at the Nueces Library, in the EER or at Halal Bros. Feel free to come say Salam if you ever see me, because I’m super laid-back and would welcome the procrastination! I look forward to having a great year with all of you In Sha’ Allah!
Vice President – Arifeen Saeed
Assalamu Alaikum y’all! My name is Arifeen, and I’m a junior MIS major also pursuing a Computer Science certificate. When I’m not busy with school or MSA, I like to play basketball, table tennis, and frisbee. I’m also a huge Pokémon nerd (before it got cool with Pokémon Go). My favorite NBA team is the Spurs tbh just cuz of how fundamental they are (LA, Patty, DeMar ;)). If you ever see me on or off campus, feel free to say Salam! Look forward to getting to know all of y’all, and having an amazing year iA!
Outreach Director – Farris Soboh
Assalamu Alaikum everyone! My name is Farris, and I’m a civil engineering major from Melbourne, Florida. I am interested in public policy and solving social problems through design thinking and innovation. I view my role as outreach director of the MSA as an opportunity to foster interfaith dialogue and build community by addressing misunderstandings and working past individual differences. If you ever see me, don’t hesitate to say Salam!
Education Director – Alimuhammad Morani
Assalamu Alaikum Wa Rahmatullahi Wa Barakatuhu! My name is Ali Morani and I am from Sugar Land, Texas! I plan to major in business inshaa Allah i’d love to study Islam as well IA. You can find me at Nueces Library procrastinating at about any time of day (or night), i’d love to meet you if we are not already friends!
Administrative Director – Areeba Alvi
Assalamu’alaikum everyone! My name is Areeba Alvi and I’m a second year Public Health major from Houston. If I’m not in class or lab I’m most likely binge-watching Netflix, hanging with friends, or taking an ill-timed nap. I absolutely love meeting new people so if you see me around make sure to come up and say hi! I’m always available if you have any questions or just want to talk. InshaAllah, I’m looking forward to having an exciting year!
Finance Director – Fatoumata Diallo
As Salamualeikum! My name is Fatoumata Diallo and I am a senior Health and Society major and a French minor. I was born in Guinea, West Africa and raised in Memphis, TN and somewhere along the way, i ended up in Austin, TX. I love discussing social issues, grande ideas, and conspiracy theories(haha). I enjoy kayaking, hiking, and all things nature, if you get me on a good day. Feel free to always reach out to me if you have any questions or just want to talk iA.
Public Relations Director – Maryam Khawar
To be updated…
Publicity Director – Yusuf Mufti
Assalamu’Alaikum ya’ll! My name is Yusuf Mufti. I’m a junior Biology major. I’m from Plano, Texas but I was born in Pakistan. My hobbies include reading, playing games, and hanging out with my friends. Feel free to say hi if you see me around campus!
Brothers Coordinator – Ammar Abed
Assalamualaikum y’all! I’m Ammar Abed and I’m a second year Biochemistry/Math major from Cedar Park, TX, about an hour north of here (born and raised for 10 years in Phoenix AZ too so Go Suns! #ValleyBoyz ) If I’m not sleeping in class you’ll probably find me hanging out at Nueces Mosque, PCL (ask me about the PCL Game sometime), or just randomly walking around campus for some unspecified reason. Feel free to wave at me and say salaam if you see me pass by! (Before I see you and do it first) I’m always willing to talk about ANYTHING (I’m gonna regret saying that) but if it involves something with a scoreboard I’m very very down. My goal for this year is to help our community at UT develop stronger relationships with one another, and inshaallah the closer we get, the more beneficial we will all be for each other.
Sisters Coordinator – Khadeja Javed
Assalamu Alaikum! I am a sophomore studying International Relations and Middles Eastern Studies. I serves as the Texas MSA Sister’s coordinator and hope that through this role I can help connect the sisters on this campus in order to foster sisterhood in a meaningful and lasting way.