Our Team

Meet the people behind MCC.

Muslim Culture Con is guided by a team of young adult Muslim leaders committed to faith, culture, service, and meaningful community building.

Leadership rooted in responsibility.

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.

Board of Directors

A team helping guide the work.

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.

MCC Leadership

The people serving this vision.

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.

Chair

Zaid Hameed

Zaid Hameed serves as Board Chair and Co-Founder of Muslim Culture Con (MCC), where he leads organizational strategy, governance. Grounded in over a decade of leadership across faith-based, cultural, and educational institutions—including roles with Crescent Club, Alternate ROOTS, ILTDP and the Islamic Learning Institute—Zaid specializes in building transparent infrastructure and community leadership pipelines. As MCC’s Chair, he is dedicated to driving strategic growth, live community exchanges, and sustainable organizational governance.

Vice Chair

Nandee Shabazz

Nandee Shabazz serves as Vice Chair. 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.

Secretary

Jayda Ahmad

Jayda Ahmad serves as Secretary and Co-Founder of Muslim Culture Con. Jayda Ahmad is a community builder and member of Atlanta Masjid of Al-Islam. A graduate of W.D. Mohammed High School, she holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Human Services. She has served as lead representative of the masjid’s Young Adult Committee and as program director of The Muslim Mix. Guided by the legacy of Imam Warith Deen Mohammed, Jayda is building a permanent Islamic community space in Atlanta for consistent programming, connection, and growth, inshallah.

Treasurer

TBA

Islamic Affairs Officer

Akil Shabazz

Akil Shabazz serves as Islamic Affairs Officer 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.

Get Involved

Help us continue building what comes next.

MCC grows through people who care enough to serve, participate, and help strengthen Muslim community life. We invite you to stay connected and be part of the work.

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