Board Chairman and Interim Executive Director
Naveed is a veteran entrepreneur who over his 20-plus-year career has launched, managed and advised a diverse set of organizations in business strategy, leadership, operations, marketing and finance. As owner and principal of the Usman Group, Naveed helps organizations plan and execute successful communications and technology strategies that are elegant, cost-effective and easy to...
Board Chairman and Interim Executive Director
Naveed is a veteran entrepreneur who over his 20-plus-year career has launched, managed and advised a diverse set of organizations in business strategy, leadership, operations, marketing and finance. As owner and principal of the Usman Group, Naveed helps organizations plan and execute successful communications and technology strategies that are elegant, cost-effective and easy to implement.
He has experience navigating the inner workings of non-profits and state government and has a keen interest in improving environmental sustainability, early childhood education and social enterprises.
Board Vice Chairman and Care Manager
Hossam is a long time resident of Denver, seasoned business owner and the connective tissue to local resources in the Denver metro area. His practical approach and ability to recruit volunteers and local businesses to regularly participate in DDIC’s community oriented programs are essential.
Treasurer
Hamza Duwaji is the Board Treasurer at the Downtown Denver Islamic Center.
Secretary
Yasir Bajwa is the Secretary of the Board of Directors of the Downtown Denver Islamic Center.
Board Member At-Large and Operations Manager
Souad Chair, an MBA graduate with expertise in project management, brings her passion for precision and attention to detail to our nonprofit organization. In her role as a pricing analyst, she skillfully works with numbers, contributing to the organization’s commitment to making a positive impact.
Imam and Board Member At-Large
Muhammad is a community leader and activist in education, charity, peace building, interfaith partnerships, community development, projects management and spirituality. Muhammad has a MA in Religious Studies, from the University of Denver, and has a B.A in Translation Studies and Linguistics. Muhammad is a community leader and activist in education, charity, peace building, interfaith partnership...
Imam and Board Member At-Large
Muhammad is a community leader and activist in education, charity, peace building, interfaith partnerships, community development, projects management and spirituality. Muhammad has a MA in Religious Studies, from the University of Denver, and has a B.A in Translation Studies and Linguistics. Muhammad is a community leader and activist in education, charity, peace building, interfaith partnerships, community development, projects management and spirituality. Muhammad has a MA in Religious Studies, from the University of Denver, and has a B.A in Translation Studies and Linguistics.
Muhammad is a community leader and activist in education, charity, peace building, interfaith partnerships, community development, projects management and spirituality. Muhammad has a MA in Religious Studies, from the University of Denver, and has a B.A in Translation Studies and Linguistics.
Muhammad is a community leader and activist in education, charity, peace building, interfaith partnerships, community development, projects management and spirituality. Muhammad has a MA in Religious Studies, from the University of Denver, and has a B.A in Translation Studies and Linguistics. Muhammad is a community leader and activist in education, charity, peace building, interfaith partnerships, community development, projects management and spirituality. Muhammad has a MA in Religious Studies, from the University of Denver, and has a B.A in Translation Studies and Linguistics.
Muhammad is a community leader and activist in education, charity, peace building, interfaith partnerships, community development, projects management and spirituality. Muhammad has a MA in Religious Studies, from the University of Denver, and has a B.A in Translation Studies and Linguistics.
Muhammad is a community leader and activist in education, charity, peace building, interfaith partnerships, community development, projects management and spirituality. Muhammad has a MA in Religious Studies, from the University of Denver, and has a B.A in Translation Studies and Linguistics. Muhammad is a community leader and activist in education, charity, peace building, interfaith partnerships, community development, projects management and spirituality. Muhammad has a MA in Religious Studies, from the University of Denver, and has a B.A in Translation Studies and Linguistics.
Muhammad is a community leader and activist in education, charity, peace building, interfaith partnerships, community development, projects management and spirituality. Muhammad has a MA in Religious Studies, from the University of Denver, and has a B.A in Translation Studies and Linguistics.
Adopted 1 January 2020
Downtown Denver Islamic Center, also known as Masjid Al-Shuhadaa or by its shortened form, DDIC (hereinafter, “DDIC”), a nonprofit corporation sole organized pursuant to Title 7, Article 52 and, as applicable, §§ 7-121-101, et seq. (the Colorado Revised Nonprofit Corporations Act) of the Colorado Revised Statutes (hereinafter collectively, the “Acts”) exclusively for religious, charitable, and educational purposes within the meaning of §501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code (hereinafter, the “Code”), makes and adopts these Bylaws in accordance with its authority under §7-123-102 of the Colorado Revised Statutes to provide for the regulation and management of its affairs, subject to the Acts, the Code, DDIC’s Articles of Incorporation (hereinafter, the “Articles”), and any other mandatory applicable law or regulation.