ENN 829 - AIW Board Elections - Meet the Candidate
Noor Islamic Cultural Center - Email Newsletter
ENN 829 - July, 30th 2024
Noor Islamic Cultural Center
Non-profit 501(c)3 Trust
5001 Wilcox Rd,
Dublin, OH 43016
(614) 527-7777
http://www.noorohio.org/
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Election - 2024
Meet the candidates
Assalaamu Alaikum;
As part of the Election 2024-2026 process, we would like to invite you to meet the candidates on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024. This will be your chance to get to know them and ask any questions before they are elected as Board members.
Where - NICC (5001 Wilcox Rd, Dublin, OH 43016)..
When - Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024 between Maghreb to Isha.
Candidate list
1-Fadi Suleiman
Fadi Suleiman, age 45.
Born and raised in Palestine.
Came to the US at age of 18.
Married and lives in Dublin with wife and 2 kids.
Attended The Ohio State University and obtained a bachelor degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering.
Worked at Honda of America corporate engineering office for 13 years and moved up in the company. Became responsible for various high level strategic projects relating to new vehicle feasibility and new plant feasibility in North America.
Started and owns several businesses in Central Ohio.
Member of NICC for several years. Currently, volunteering to help NICC with various projects includes the new building.
Member of the Central Ohio Jewish Voice for Peace coordination committee and leading their education committee. Held various educational events at local churches and universities representing my viewpoint about the war in Palestine.
2- Cedric Koffi
My name is Cedric Koffi, I was born and raised in France, in the Paris area. My parents are originally from Togo, a former French colony in West Africa. My siblings and I were raised as Catholics, however after reading a translation of the Quran along with several books on Islam I took my shahada in 2003 at the age of sixteen. Despite some challenging reactions from family members, I slowly and steadily continued to learn about the religion and to grow as a stronger Muslim alhamdulillah.
I grew up playing basketball and reached a competitive level relatively early. In 2005 I was offered an athletic scholarship to attend university in the United States. Although my expectation was to complete my studies and return to France, I met the woman who would eventually become my wife. Melissa as a Christian at the time and assuming that I was Muslim as a consequence of ignorance, initiated conversations to encourage me to consider Christianity. As a result of many discussions, reading, and researching, she ended up taking shahada herself.
Melissa and I have been married for 12 years. We have two children, Norah (age 10), and Adam (age 4). We moved to the Columbus area in 2016 and have been living in Dublin ever since. Melissa is a Research Manager in the Clinical Trials Office at the James Cancer Center, while I am an Investment Analyst at Nationwide Insurance. I have been leading the New Muslim Brothers Support Group for a few years, Melissa is a part of the New Muslim Sisters Support Group, and our daughter Norah attends Noor Sunday School. We are grateful for the community and love living here.
3- Shafiq Luden
My name is Shafiq Luden, member of the Noor community since 2009. My journey within the broader Columbus Muslim community spans over three decades, fostering a profound connection to the city and its people. Columbus is dear to my heart and especially the Noor community so I am really passionate about contributing to NICC's role as a beacon of light for our community.
In the past I have served in the MSA at OSU as a member of the brotherhood chair from 2008 to 2010. At Noor I have served as theYouth Coordinator since 2017. As a parent of 3 within our community, I understand the importance of cultivating young Muslim Americans who are grounded in their faith, knowledge and a desire to serve their community.
I am honored to have the opportunity to serve this community as a board member and eager to contribute my leadership skills and passion to further our shared goals and create lasting impact.
We look forward to seeing you.
Wassalaam,
Election Committee
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