Shakil
Haider
Biographical sketch
Chairman, Midland Islamic Council.
MIC is an umbrella
organization. Harnessing collective strengths of member organizations in
Kansas & Missouri.
Vice Chairman Human Relation Commission
in City of Olathe.
Handling acts
against discriminations in housing and employment. Lead the successful
1st ever Olathe Cultural Festival in 2010 in Great Mall of the Great Planes.
Director, Johnson County Interfaith
Hospitality Network
(Shelter in Olathe,
KS). Empowering homeless families by engaging people of faith in Johnson
County. He is part of the committee which is organizing “Run/Walk” in the
great mall on Nov, 6th 2011 to raise funds for the homeless children and
their families.
Mentor in United States Penitentiary
Leavenworth KS in the Life Connection Program
The program strives
for the successful reintegration of inmates into the society.
Festival of Faith (Steering Committee
member)
Fosters relationships,
dialogue and understanding among religious and spiritual traditions.
Collaborative Partner of White House’s
Office for Faith-based & Neighborhood Partnerships (under FEMA) and
Governor of Missouri’s SEMA Program.
Leading the department’s
efforts during major disasters by closely working with senior governmental,
state, local, faith-based and voluntary groups.
Collaborative Partner (Coalition Against
Human Trafficking) US Attorney’s office.
Providing justice
and assistance to victims of human trafficking including children and women.
Former Chairman of the Islamic Center
of Kansas, Olathe KS.
Conducted religious,
educational, social, civic and charitable activities and established good,
healthy, and friendly relations by presenting true Islam to the people
of other faiths and promoted better understanding. Promoted and organized
regular interfaith gatherings.
Profession(s):
Worked 21 years
in a commercial airline in Aircraft Maintenance & Freighter Operations.
Currently working
in operations management of a local technology firm.
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