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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Muslim Alliance of Indiana (MAI), a non-profit, grassroots organization focused on developing awareness of public affairs issues among Indiana Muslims, recently announced the appointment of Alia Shah as the organization’s first executive director.
A born Hoosier, Alia Shah, 27, worked most recently as the marketing director of a consultant company based in Indianapolis. She received her undergraduate degree from Indiana University in Bloomington before studying public relations and marketing at the graduate level at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Alia will be the first hire for Muslim Alliance of Indiana, an organization that seeks to connect over 280,000 Muslims in Indiana. Founded in 2002, MAI’s mission is to empower Muslims by developing awareness of public affairs issues through social engagement and political activism. Dr. Ibad Ansari, President and one of the original founders of MAI and a local cardiologist, expressed enthusiasm about the news. “Alia’s dynamic personality and educational background make her a great addition to MAI. We are excited to have her on our team as we proceed to educate and create awareness among Muslims and non- Muslims,” he stated.
“Selecting a female Hoosier as the first Executive Director makes a statement about how Muslim Hoosiers think,” states Dr. Haroon Qazi, also one of the original founders of MAI. “Alia’s selection suggests that Muslim Hoosiers are a progressive group of individuals that seek to make Indiana more vibrant and dynamic.”
Dr. Sayyid Syeed, former secretary general of the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) based in Plainfield, Indiana, added, “Muslim Alliance of Indiana is an essential organization that serves a crucial role. The organization’s mission to connect 280,000 Muslim Hoosiers to its public leadership is much needed. It is imperative that Muslim Hoosiers increase their participation in making Indiana one of the most vibrant states in the county.”
Contact:
Alia Shah
Executive Director
Muslim Alliance of Indiana
(317) 443-7878
e-mail: MuslimAllianceIn@gmail.com
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