Meet the Board
Zakaria El-tayash
President
Zakaria El-tayash received a masters degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering with an emphasis in Geotechnical Engineering from the University of Missouri. Zakaria enjoys spending his free time with family, playing basketball, and writing and performing poetry.
Jamila Terkman
Education
Jamila Terkman is a Columbia native who graduated with her bachelor's degree in Nutritional Sciences and clinical doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Missouri-Columbia. She is currently the Director of Rehabilitation at a skilled nursing facility. Jamila enjoys traveling as well as spending time with her family and friends.
Saeed Hamed
Treasurer
Saeed Hamed is a Columbia native who graduated with his bachelor’s and masters in Accountancy from the University of Missouri – Columbia. He has worked in public accounting for four years with experience in the telecommunications, retail, manufacturing, and healthcare industries. Saeed is an active CPA.
Arooj Mohsin
Community Outreach
Arooj Mohsin is a Columbia native. She is currently working as a hospitalist at St. Mary’s hospital in Jefferson City. Arooj has been involved with Islamic schools for many years and has always been an active member of the Columbia community.
Farouk Aregbe
Member
Since 2006, Farouk Aregbe has been a part of the Columbia Community while working in Student Affairs, Academic Affairs and Fundraising at the University of Missouri. In his spare time Farouk enjoys biking with his family and serving as a mentor to students.
Amin Eldarrat
Secretary
Amin Eldarrat is a Columbia native and Mizzou Alum who specializes in the international business field. Amin is a travel enthusiast who enjoys visiting regions around the world rich with Islamic history.
Ayaaz Anees Habibullah Endowment & Investment
Ayaaz is from Columbia and works as a physician here locally. He has also completed his MBA and MPH degrees. In his free time he enjoys basketball, scuba diving, fishing and taking care of his grandparents.