Emerging Leaders Program

The Emerging Leaders Program seeks to mentor the next generation of Muslim American civic leaders by connecting them to and training them with expert practitioners in the field. The program selects a class of Emerging Leaders in each of Emgage's state chapters once a year.

Program Components

The program includes three components with in-person and/or virtual sessions:

1. In-Class Education & Training (minimum two full days, preferably weekend Saturday/Sunday)
   • Storytelling
   • Civic Engagement & Organizing
   • Politics
   • Policy
   • Participants learn how to build coalitions, establish change, navigate the political landscape, and implement best practices for policy change
2. Organizing Day (field-based, ideally before Get Out The Vote period)
   • Door-knocking and canvassing with expert organizer support
   • Direct community engagement
   • Voter mobilization
   • Educational resource distribution
   • Civic engagement advocacy
3. Policy Advocacy Day
   • Meet directly with legislators at City Hall or Capitol Building
   • Advocate for policy priorities important to Muslim Americans
   • Led by seasoned policy advocates
   • Can serve as a Muslim Capitol Day

Training Topics

Participants learn from Emgage staff, board members, and outside experts on:

• How to mobilize voters
• Community organizing
• U.S. foreign policy
• Effective advocacy

Post-Completion Opportunities

Upon completion, Emgage may offer qualified participants internship, fellowship, or employment opportunities depending on organizational needs.

Geographic Scope

Program available in multiple state chapters:

• Florida
• Michigan
• New York Metro
• Pennsylvania
• Texas
• Virginia

Special Initiative: Dr. Abdul Rashid Piracha Emerging Leaders Fund

Available in Virginia

• Honors the legacy of former Virginia Co-Chair Dr. Abdul Rashid Piracha
• Invests in next generation of leaders through:
  • Advocacy workshops
  • Student organizing roles
  • Pakistan engagement
  • Congressional allyship

Contact Information

• Florida: Alejandra Permuy, apermuy@emgageusa.org
• Michigan: Jaime Churches, jchurches@emgageusa.org
• New York Metro: Heba Khalil, hkhalil@emgageusa.org
• Pennsylvania: Geeda Al-haffar, galhaffar@emgageusa.org
• Texas: Jida Nablusi, jnabulsi@emgageusa.org
• Virginia: Mohamed Gula, mgula@emgageusa.org

Organization Details

Emgage Foundation Inc (501(c)(3) nonprofit)

• TAX ID: 26-1441032
• Address: P O Box 228, Kathleen, Florida 33849-0228, United States
• Phone: 833-EMGAGE-0 or 833-364-2430

How to Apply

1. Submit Application: Please apply to the program via the application link provided on the Emerging Leaders Program page
2. Contact Your State Point of Contact for any questions specific to your state chapter

Required Materials: Specific requirements not detailed in provided content

Selection Process: Program selects a class of Emerging Leaders in each state chapter once a year