●Title and Affiliation: Vice President of Operations and Academic Affairs Bayan Islamic Graduate School

●Topics of Interest and Expertise: Islam in America, Islam in World History, Interfaith Heritage of Medieval Spain, Coverage of Religion in Public Schools

● Munir Shaikh has nearly 30 years of experience as a non-profit executive, program manager, and public educator. He holds an M.A. in Islamic Studies from the University of California, Los Angeles, and certificates from academic programs in Morocco, Egypt and Spain. He has taught undergraduate and graduate courses on Middle Eastern history, Islam, and world history, led world heritage tours in various countries, and has contributed to the efforts of numerous Muslim American organizations. He is sought as a public educator, content author and reviewer, consultant, grantwriter and technical advisor for projects addressing Islam’s place in world history, interreligious and religious literacy issues, and Muslim American community developments.

●Contact Information: mshaikh@bayanonline.org

●Website Link: https://www.bayanonline.org/