Our Team
Muhammad Kolila

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...

Naveed Usman

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...

Souad Chair

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.

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Hossam Hassan

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.

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Aos Elabied

Food Coordinator

Aos Elabied is a Food Coordinator at the Downtown Denver Islamic Center.

Riley Drapeau

Food Coordinator

Riley Drapeau is a Food Coordinator at the Downtown Denver Islamic Center.