Muslim Culture Con is guided by a team of young adult Muslim leaders committed to faith, culture, service, and meaningful community building.
Our board brings together organizers, educators, creatives, professionals, and community builders who help shape the vision and direction of MCC.
MCC leadership is built on service, trust, collaboration, and care for the community.
The MCC team works across programming, fundraising, registration, volunteer support, member care, and community outreach.
Each person brings their own background, skills, and lived experience, but what unites the team is a shared commitment to helping Muslim young adults connect, grow, and build community with purpose.
The MCC team brings together people with different gifts, backgrounds, and experiences, all working toward the same goal: building meaningful community for Muslim young adults.
Jayda Ahmad serves as Chair of Muslim Culture Con. She is a community builder, a graduate of W.D. Mohammed High School, and the program director of The Muslim Mix in Atlanta. She is passionate about Muslim community life and preserving the language and legacy of Imam Warith Deen Mohammed.
Khadejah Abdullah serves as Vice Chair and helps support finance and registration efforts. A Clara Muhammad School alumna, she brings compassion, wisdom, and responsibility to the work and is committed to carrying forward the sacrifices of those who came before us.
Akil Shabazz serves as Treasurer of MCC. With a background in biomedical engineering and biotechnology, he brings strong organizational and leadership experience as well as long-standing involvement in Muslim youth organizing and community work.
Zaid Hameed serves as Secretary of Muslim Culture Con. He is a community organizer and poet who has also volunteered as a creative writing and poetry slam instructor. His work reflects a deep commitment to youth development, storytelling, and community engagement.
Bilal Hassan supports MCC as Director of Fundraising and Sponsorship. He brings experience in environmental stewardship, climate justice, youth mentorship, and community programming, along with a deep commitment to supporting meaningful Muslim community work.
Aiesha Rasheed has long been active in volunteer and hospitality leadership. She is passionate about helping create spaces where young adults can gather, learn, and grow in faith, and she has also supported Muslim community initiatives and education programs beyond MCC.
Nandee Shabazz serves as Director of Programming. With a background in international relations, political science, and public policy, she brings valuable experience in programming, social equity, community sustainability, and Muslim organizational life.
Jafr-Tayar Shabazz serves as Director of Member Services. With a strong academic background in physics, astronomy, and medical physics, he also brings a clear commitment to helping Muslim young adults feel connected, welcomed, and supported through MCC.
