The Islamic Speakers Bureau of Atlanta is pleased to announce the  40 Under 40 Georgia MuslimsCongratulations to this phenomenal group of leaders who transform vision into action, break down barriers, spark innovation, and attain success for their organizations and communities. 

In this special edition newsletter, we are recognizing six honorees. Please stay tuned for more! 

Please join us as we celebrate and honor the accomplishments of these incredible people at our  40 Under 40 GA Muslims Gala! Early bird tickets and sponsorships are available here.  Early pricing ends  September 7th

Aisha Yaqoob

Aisha Yaqoob launched the Georgia Muslim Voter Project (GAMVP) in late 2015 to increase voter registration and to educate the Muslim community about the importance of getting involved in the political process.
Alia El-Sawi

Alia El-Sawi is a Victim Assistance Specialist at ICE - Homeland Security Investigations, where she transformed HSI's focus from not only enforcing the law but to also empowering victims of human trafficking, calling for improvements in how victims were questioned and treated. 
Edward Ahmed Mitchell
Edward Ahmed Mitchell serves as Executive Director of the Georgia chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-GA). 

Dr. Hammad Aslam

Dr. Aslam earned his medical degree in 2014 and is at a residency program at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. While continuing to advocate for the rights of people with disabilities, he hopes to change the perception people have of them. 
Hiba Ghalib

Hiba Ghalib is a partner with a premier immigration law firm in Atlanta, Georgia, aiding immigrants and their families in immigration issues, asylum, and deportation and removal defense. 


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Hussein Abdelhalim

Hussein Abdelhalim earned a Master's of Science in Electrical Engineering at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where he helped launch a Muslim mentorship program for high school students.  Hussein currently serves as an Engagement Manager at McKinsey & Company's Atlanta office.