Board Members - Tampa Bay
“We wanted to find a team who believed in us, who could challenge us and inspire us to improve.”
Dyma AbuOleim
Dyma AbuOleim is the founder & President of 200 Muslim Women Who Care. She is also a founding member of 100 Women Who Care South-shore, a former founding Board Member of Water Smart Tots, and a member of the Superintendent’s Advisory Council for the Education of Students with Disabilities.
Dyma is a graduate of the University of South Florida with a Bachelors in Communication. While driving her four children to activities around Tampa Bay, she enjoys listening to podcasts and audiobooks. She's able to keep up with them thanks to CrossFit.
Rasha Salaheldeen
Rasha is a healthcare operations leader specializing in hospital supply chain and inventory management, process improvement, and workflow optimization. She has streamlined procurement, improved efficiency, and strengthened hospital performance and patient care through smarter systems and solutions. In addition, Rasha brings expertise in business intelligence, delivering insights that drive strategic decisions, raise revenue, and reduce costs. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems with focus on Business Intelligence from the University of South Florida.
Jeaneen Ahmad
Jeaneen, a Georgia native, moved to the Tampa Bay area 10 years ago. She attended the Medical College of Georgia, where she earned her Bachelor’s of Science in Respiratory Therapy. From there, Jeaneen would take her science background and venture into clinical research. Today, with almost 10 years of experience, Jeaneen is a successful study manager in oncology. A role in which she provides high-level oversight of global clinical trials to ensure the quality of data and patient safety.
Passionate about restoring public health awareness and being a strong advocate in the world of cancer research, Jeaneen is routinely involved in community events with hopes to bring awareness and change to these widely discussed topics.
In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, friends, cooking, and traveling.
Rose Muñoz
Rose Muñoz is a Hispanic convert to Islam, born to Colombian immigrant parents. She has been a home educator for over 16 years, is a mother of three, and serves as a volunteer captain with Feeding Tampa Bay. Rose is also a certified personal trainer, a black belt in Paladin Karate Defensive Arts, and a shield maiden (sword and shield combat).
As the founder of the nonprofit Muslim Volunteer Program, Rose has made a significant impact in supporting and guiding others in the Muslim community to volunteer. Through her efforts, she has helped plant over 1,500 trees and native plants and contributed to bringing hundreds of thousands of meals to the Tampa community. An avid hiker, Rose’s goal is to visit all the national parks.
Her guiding motto is: "Leave a place better than you found it" – whether through a kind word, a smile, or meaningful action, always taking the initiative to make a positive impact.
Roza Tawil
Roza Tawil is a real estate attorney licensed in Florida and Texas, and the Vice President of Titletown Closing Group. Originally from Chicago, she has called Tampa home for the past five years. Roza has contributed meaningfully to the Tampa community through pro bono legal work and advocacy for women’s empowerment throughout Florida and Texas.
Noor Hamid
Noor Hamid is a wife and mother of four wonderful children in Tampa, Florida. She is passionate about giving back and community work. Noor is also an interior designer, with design having been a lifelong passion. Born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, and having traveled extensively, she has been deeply influenced by diverse design and architectural styles. She brings that inspiration into her timeless designs, creating functional and aesthetically pleasing spaces that will last a lifetime.
Laila Elkalza
Laila is a Tampa-based entrepreneur who moved to the area 12 years ago. With a background in marketing and communications, she now serves as the Owner and Business Director of a thriving medical clinic in Tampa. A proud mother of two energetic boys, Laila balances business leadership with a passion for giving back—especially through Islamic children’s programs and local volunteer work.
Known for her passion for collaboration and uplifting others, Laila finds joy in supporting new ideas and watching people step boldly into their purpose. In her downtime, she’s an unofficial cheerleader for those daring to pursue their dreams. She firmly believes in using the blessings Allah (SWT) has given us to sow good in our communities and exemplify the values of faith and service.
Sumrana Qadeer
Sumrana is a licensed pharmacist with a strong commitment to both healthcare excellence and community service. Originally from NYC, she has been in Tampa now for over 20 years. Mom to three beautiful children, she loves to give back to the community. She enjoys spending her free time with her family and traveling the world.
Pat Cruse
Pat Cruse is a dedicated and experienced professional with over 35 years in non-profit development and programming. Her journey is marked by a strong commitment to collaboration and problem-solving, which has enabled her to develop and implement successful programs primarily for children and diverse populations.
Currently Pat is building her brand as a consultant and research analyst for historic preservation and positive youth development initiatives. Pat’s story is one of advocacy, dedication, community, and a relentless pursuit for positive change. She is a 40 year resident of Tampa, FL, originally from St Thomas, US Virgin Islands, who spends her spare time embracing, visual art, content creation, reading, writing and teaching mentioned skills to her grandchildren.
Pat’s life work… Empower communities through compassion, collaboration, and creative thinking.
Shahd Alasaly
Shahd Asaly is a sociology instructor at the University of South Florida whose work explores trauma, displacement, and collective healing through an anti-colonial lens. She is the founder and creative director of Blue Meets Blue, a sustainable fashion label employing refugee artisans in the U.S. and partnering with Syrian textile producers. Shahd is also the author of A Kids Book About Humanitarianism and is currently writing new books on refugee journeys.