Nasir Kaihan is a Ph.D. candidate in Education Policy and Evaluation at Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College, Arizona State University, where he also serves as a Project Manager for the Arizona Refugee Career Pathways program for Education for Humanity under the International Development Initiative.

Margarita Pivovarova is an economist by education and a passionate advocate for public education for all. After earning her PhD in Economics from the University of Toronto, she joined Mary Lou Fulton Teacher College to advance the understanding of what works and what does not in education.

Anthony D. Fusco Jr. (Tony) is the Associate Director of Education at the AZJHS. He also serves on the Phoenix Holocaust Association Board, the Honey Girl Inc. Board, ADE’s Holocaust & Genocide Task Force, and the Arizona Anti-Defamation League Education Committee.

Ambassador O’Donnell co-founded ASU’s Leadership, Diplomacy, and National Security Lab (LDNS Lab). He is a professor of practice at the School of Politics and Global Studies (SPGS), the Barrett Honors Faculty.

Joanna is the Director of International Grant Initiatives at EdPlus at Arizona State University (ASU), where she oversees the Baobab social learning platform that serves more than 70,000 African youth, solving the continent’s most pressing challenges.

Sudaba Parnian Ahmadi is a seasoned Monitoring and Evaluation expert with over a decade of experience in the Public Health and Education sectors. Currently, she serves as the Manager of M&E at the Association of Public Health Laboratories in the Washington, DC, area, where she leads strategic evaluation efforts and co-leads DEI initiatives.

Yosuf is a dedicated education professional with over a decade of extensive experience in education administration across various institutions. He holds an MS in Higher Education Administration, a BA in English Language and Literature, and is CELTA certified. Additionally, he is a distinguished Fulbright Master’s Degree Fellow.

Zakia brings expertise in technology and passion for social impact to the organization. Originally from Afghanistan, she is currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science with a concentration in Cybersecurity at Arizona State University

Azizullah Tamjeed is a seasoned professional in the education industry with over five years of experience. He holds a Master’s in Global Management from the Thunderbird School of Global Management at Arizona State University and a Master’s and Bachelor’s in Educational Management from Kabul University.

Jaala Shaw is a teacher and has worked in International Education for over two decades. First as a United States Peace Corps Volunteer in China and Micronesia as a teacher trainer, then as an Adjunct English Professor at UC Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara City College, and CU Boulder.

Fatimah Hossaini is an Afghanistan-Tehran-born artist, award-winning photographer, curator, and founder of the Mastooraat Organization. Celebrated as one of the youngest recipients of the prestigious Hypatia International Award, Fatimah’s dedication to research, art, and professional excellence is globally recognized.

Joseph Epstein is the Director of Legislative Affairs at the Endowment for Middle East Truth (EMET) and a research fellow with Bar Ilan University's Begin Sadat Center for Strategic Studies and the Yorktown Institute. He contributes to Newsweek and has published with various outlets, including Novaya Gazeta, the Hill, Foreign Policy, RFE/RL, the Daily Beast, Vice, and others.

Helene is a dedicated educator with over 25 years of experience focused on helping students of all ages grow and succeed. While her expertise lies in teaching voice and music, she is always ready to assist others, including teaching English as a second language. Her teaching style emphasizes patience, encouragement, and building confidence in every student.