The American Legacy Gala
Chairman
American Muslims · American Leadership
Guided by experience.
Driven by impact.
Meet the leaders building a national platform where civic participation, education, enterprise, public service, and confident American Muslim representation reinforce one another.
The Leadership We See
Modern Muslim leadership is already shaping American life.
American Muslims are physicians, educators, entrepreneurs, engineers, artists, public servants, business owners, organizers, and community builders.
Our responsibility is not only to participate in America's future, but to help lead it—through credible institutions, principled public service, shared opportunity, and work that strengthens the country as a whole.
BusinessMedicineEducationEnterpriseEngineeringPublic ServiceCommunity
Executive Leadership
Responsibility at the center. Service in every direction.
Our leadership combines civic experience, community trust, institutional strategy, entrepreneurship, media, and public service.
Founder & Chairman
Dr. Sajid Tarar, LL.B., LL.M., Ph.D.
“Strong communities are built through participation, service, leadership, and opportunity.”
A nationally recognized Muslim American civic leader, entrepreneur, public-affairs voice, and interfaith advocate, Dr. Tarar has spent decades building relationships across communities and encouraging confident participation in American public life.
- Civic leadership
- Public affairs
- Human services
- National representation
Director · Interfaith Leadership
Dr. Jasdip Singh Jesse, Ph.D.
Director · Chairman, Sikhs of America
“Faith is strongest when it gives us the courage to serve beyond ourselves.”
A nationally engaged Sikh-American leader, strategist, advocate, and institution-builder, Dr. Jesse brings decades of civic service and a deeply personal commitment to Sikh–Muslim friendship to the Board of Muslims of America.
Interfaith leadershipSikh-American advocacyCivic coalitionsInternational dialogue
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President
Aisha Khan
“Service, engagement, and opportunity create stronger communities.”
An entrepreneur, community leader, and advocate for education and civic participation, Aisha Khan brings the experience of business ownership, grassroots engagement, and public leadership to the organization.
Community leadershipEducationCivic engagement
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Vice President & Chief Strategy Officer
Umar John
“Stories have the power to connect communities, inspire leadership, and build lasting impact.”
A filmmaker, producer, media executive, musician, poet, and cultural entrepreneur with more than two decades of international experience. He leads institutional strategy, media, cultural programming, brand development, and partnership growth for Muslims of America.
Institutional strategyMedia & storytellingArts & culture
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The complete leadership table.
Every name below comes from the approved Directors list supplied for this project. Together, the Board extends the organization's reach, stewardship, and community relationships.
President
Aisha Khan
Director
Dr. Jasdip Singh Jesse, Ph.D.
Vice President & Chief Strategy Officer
Umar John
Director
Farhana Zar
Director
Bina Goindi
Director
Nouraiz
Director
Arif Mehmood
Director
Imran Butt
Director
Akram Butt
Director
Naeem Butt
Director
Raj Rathor
Director
Ahmed Rana
Director
Raees Khan
Director
Zulfiqar Cheema
Director
Khalid Hameed
Director
Shammi Singh
Director
Gurvinder Singh
The Leadership Standard
Leadership measured by what it makes possible.
Leadership
Provide strategic direction with judgment and integrity.
Advocacy
Carry the mission into trusted civic and professional networks.
Engagement
Participate actively in programs, partnerships, and convenings.
Growth
Expand opportunity, relationships, and national reach.
Stewardship
Protect the institution through responsible governance.