Join a longtime East Bay-based Community Activist and Civic Leader, Moina Shaiq, to learn how to apply for city and county boards, understand their roles and responsibilities, and explore ways to make a meaningful impact through public service.
10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. | Saturday, Sep. 27 | MCC Conference Room | Free | Join us in person or watch virtually at mcceastbay.org/live
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org
Moina Shaiq is an East Bay-based community activist and civic leader recognized for promoting inclusion, fostering interfaith dialogue, and encouraging political engagement.
She helped shape the policies & projects that affect our everyday lives, as well as connected with local officials and neighbors.
For under 10 hours a month in local civic leadership, you too can leave a lasting and meaningful legacy. Join us to learn how to apply.
This workshop is open to all who want to strengthen Muslim representation and advocacy in decision-making spaces. We will have tea, coffee, and snacks.
Sponsored by Bay Area Muslim Council & MCC East Bay.
The Bay Area Muslim Council’s mission is to empower local Muslim representation in politics 🗳️🤝. From city councils to school boards, they’re building a future where Muslim voices are not only heard — but lead. 💪🏽📢 They focus on community organizing, civic education, and coalition building across the Bay Area 🤲🏽🌁. They’re here to ensure our communities are informed, mobilized, and represented in the places where decisions are made.
| About the Speaker:
Moina Shaiq is a longtime community activist and civic leader in the East Bay, California. Since immigrating from Pakistan in 1978, she has dedicated herself to strengthening democracy through civic engagement, interfaith dialogue, and public service. She founded the Muslim Support Network and is best known for her “Meet a Muslim” initiative, which fosters open conversations to break down stereotypes and build trust. Moina has served on numerous city and county boards and commissions, advocating for inclusion, equity, and representation. Her work highlights the importance of everyday citizens stepping into civic and political spaces to create lasting change. Bay Area Muslim Council (BAMC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to cultivating civic-minded Muslim Americans in the San Francisco Bay Area. Through education, leadership training, and community partnerships, they prepare individuals to serve on local boards, commissions, and civic initiatives, while building bridges across diverse communities. Their mission is to foster ethical leadership, strengthen representation, and promote service that benefits the common good. By investing in leaders at the neighborhood level and creating pathways for long-term civic engagement, they aim to ensure that Muslim Americans are recognized not only as part of the civic fabric but as leaders who give back and contribute to the well-being and progress of all. Questions? events@mcceastbay.org |
The Bay Area Muslim Council’s mission is to empower local Muslim representation in politics 🗳️🤝. From city councils to school boards, they’re building a future where Muslim voices are not only heard — but lead. 💪🏽📢 They focus on community organizing, civic education, and coalition building across the Bay Area 🤲🏽🌁. They’re here to ensure our communities are informed, mobilized, and represented where decisions are made.
Please also join the Bay Area Muslim Council for an inspiring evening of Empowering Hyperlocal Representation with influential voices shaping civic action and political change!
📅 Saturday, October 4, 2025
📍 Fremont, CA | 🕔 5:00 PM
🎤 Featuring:
• Mehdi Hasan – Founder of Zeteo
• Josh Paul – Former US Official
• Lateefah Simon – US Representative
• Imam Tahir Anwar – Civic Leader
✅ Register now at BAMCouncil.org/RSVP
#BayAreaMuslims #CivicEngagement #Representation #communitypower
