ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2025 – Voices of Muslims (VoM) took significant strides in advancing its mission during its May 18, 2025, in-person Board of Directors meeting at Akhunkhail House in Lawrenceville, GA. In a powerful show of unity, the Georgia-wide coalition of leaders – representing communities from Atlanta to Savannah, Columbus to
Augusta – including, Founder, Mr. Rahim Shah Akhunkhail, Ms. Tanjina Islam, Mr. Khalid Teli, Mr. Syed Hussain, Mr. Abdul Hadi Afridi, Ms. Nafesa Ali, Mr. Muhammad Saeed Choudhry, Dr. Naushad Khan Ghilzai, Dr. Saeed Zafar, Dr. Nausheen Naveed, Dr. Maurice Murphy, and Mr. Todd Robinson Esq. adopted new bylaws and outlined a three-pillar strategy.
The BODs affirmed their full confidence in Executive Director, Don Mahmood’s leadership team and approved an
ambitious framework for the organization’s future growth and impact.
Key Decisions and Initiatives:
- Governance Strengthened: Unanimous approval of organizational bylaws establishes a foundation for
transparency and growth.
- Three-Pillar Strategic Framework: Directors approved a focused approach built on core pillars of Focus,
Network and Branding to guide VoM’s work through 2027.
- Statewide Engagement Plan: With board members representing communities across Georgia, VoM is
uniquely positioned to build bridges and advocate for Muslim Americans in every region of the state.
“This meeting demonstrated our board’s remarkable diversity and shared commitment to moving VoM
forward,” said Executive Director Don Mahmood. “From Macon to metro Atlanta, Savannah to the state capital,
we have the leadership, the strategy and the unity of purpose to make real change happen.”
The board also appointed Mr. Rahim Shah Akhunkhail as President, Dr. Naushad Khan Ghilzai as Secretary, and
Dr. Nausheen Naveed as Treasurer.
At the board meeting, key decisions were taken to enhance community engagement efforts and initiate
planning for major 2025 events, including the observance of Muslim American Heritage Month (MAHM).
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VoM invites volunteers, partners, and supporters to help amplify its mission. Learn more at www.VoicesOfMuslims.org.
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