Advisory Council
Munjed A. Ahmad
Munjed A. Ahmad is an attorney, Muslim community leader, and activist based in the greater Milwaukee area. His work is grounded in a commitment to justice, human rights, equality, and the empowerment of underserved communities. As an attorney, he represents clients in immigration, criminal defense, civil litigation, personal injury, business, and real estate matters, helping individuals and families navigate complex legal challenges. Through his civic engagement leadership at the Islamic Society of Milwaukee (ISM), Ahmad works to strengthen Muslim American participation in public life, build relationships with civic and political leaders, and mobilize community resources around shared priorities. He is also an advocate for Palestinian freedom, self-determination, dignity, and equality. Across his legal and community work, Ahmad seeks to turn his commitment to justice into meaningful action and help build a more equitable future.
Nadia Malik
Nadia Malik is a licensed psychotherapist with experience across inpatient care, partial hospitalization programs, and crisis resource centers in the Milwaukee area. She also serves as a psychotherapist at Khalil Center. She holds a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health with a specialization in Rehabilitation Counseling.
Nadia brings nearly a decade of leadership experience serving the Muslim community. She has facilitated workshops on decolonial approaches to mental health, suicide prevention and response, womanhood, and building meaningful connections and resilient communities. She has also educated medical students on culturally competent care for Muslim patients.
Irfan A. Omar, Ph.D.
Irfan A. Omar is a professor in the Department of Theology at Marquette University, where he teaches courses in peace studies, Islamic theology, and interfaith dialogue. He is the author of Prophet al-Khiḍr: Between the Qur’anic Text and Islamic Contexts (2022) and has edited several volumes, including Interfaith Engagement in Milwaukee: A Brief History of Christian–Muslim Dialogue (2020), co-edited with Kaitlyn C. Daly.