Dr.Idrisa is an academic and social justice advocate focused on interfaith relations, anti-oppression, anti-racism, gender and Islam, and the Kashmir conflict, recognized for her community contributions and volunteerism.

Mr. Khalid Khokhar is the Executive Director of the Islamic Centre of Cambridge, a lifelong educator and school administrator with extensive experience in nonprofit organizations, including his roles as a mentor and advisor at MSS.

Brice is a Professor Emeritus at Wilfrid Laurier University, co-founder of Interfaith Grand River, and an ordained Mennonite minister with extensive chaplaincy experience, particularly with marginalized communities in Kitchener and Denver.

Qadir Ahmadi is an accounting graduate student at Conestoga College, former program coordinator for Afghanistan Libre, and an active member of Ismaili Volunteer Corps with experience supporting education and healthcare initiatives for marginalized women and girls in rural Afghanistan.

Anwar Shah Arkani is a Burmese Rohingya linguistic specialist, founder of the Rohingya Association of Canada, and cofounder of the Rohingya Language School, leading advocacy campaigns and producing "Time To Act: Rohingya Voices."

Kaleem Rehman is a University of Guelph graduate, a former caseworker with the Region of Waterloo for 29 years, and a Real Estate Agent and Sophisticated Investor, passionate about creating generational financial security through real estate and education.

Rihanat migrated to Canada in 2010, holding a Bachelor’s of Science and an Associate degree in Islamic Education, and is an active member of the Muslim, immigrant, and African communities in the Waterloo Region, involved in various boards and committees and supporting community events and programs.

Takhmina Shokirova is a researcher, educator, and practitioner specializing in social justice and migration, with a focus on gender equity, migrant workers, and children and youth in migration, combining her interdisciplinary education and experience in social work, peace studies, and human rights.

Ashoo has led Credit Valley Conservation’s multicultural outreach program since 2009, collaborating with public agencies and community organizations to deliver culturally sensitive programming and foster inter-cultural discussions for immigrants' physical and psychological well-being.

Asu Negash is a committed psychology student at the University of Waterloo, with strong leadership, organizational, and analytical skills, and has made significant contributions to community service and mental health advocacy through her work with Muslim Social Services, YMCA, and other organizations.