Farhan Aziz
It is a great honor for me to be considered for MCC Nominating Committee again in the year 2025. I had the privilege of serving in the MCC Nominating Committee for the years 2020 – 2022 and had the pleasure of interacting with many esteemed members during the candidate search and elections process. As part of my previous NC tenure, I was honored to serve as the committee chair and helped run two successful MCC elections. I also helped in searching several dedicated and qualified candidates for the Operations BOD and Nominating Committee during those years.
I am an Electrical Engineer, by trade and have a Master’s and a PhD degree from Virginia Tech and Georgia Tech, respectively where I also acquired valuable volunteer experience. I currently work as a Wireless Systems Engineer at a high-tech consumer electronics company in San Diego.
I have been part of San Diego Muslim community since 2004, when I joined Qualcomm as an Engineer. I have also been directly connected with MCC since 2017 when we moved in its neighborhood. My wife, Fauzia, previously served as MCC Communications Director for the years 2020 – 2023 and has been an active MCC volunteer for many years. Our kids are also involved in various MCC activities and programs since 2017. MCC is more than a place of worship for us, it is a place where all of us get together for congregational prayers, religious and social lectures and events, weekend school, Science fairs and fun activities. It is also a bridge for us to reach our non-Muslim neighbors and for youth to have fun activities. Alhamdolillah, MCC community is very diverse and generous not only with their money but also with their time and ideas. If elected as a member of MCC Nomination Committee in 2025, I hope to live up to the trust that community bestowed upon me with the same zeal as in the past and hope to nominate those brothers and sisters for the BOD and NC who are connected with the masjid, have a desire to serve the community purely for the sake of Allah and have a vision for community future.
Hassan Feroze
Assalam-u-alaikum,
My name is Hassan Feroze and I have called San Diego my home since 2010. I am honored to be considered for a position on the Nominating Committee for BoD.
Moving close to MCC has been a great blessing for me and my family. We have benefitted greatly from the programs offered at MCC. From children’s activities like the Friday youth night, Al-Manaar and family lectures, MCC has been a source of enormous blessings and positive influence for our family.
Professionally, I have been in tech for 15 years as an engineer. I have BS and MS in Electrical and Computer Engineering.
With this position, I wish to give back to the community by helping to identify passionate leaders who will continue MCC’s mission and growth.
Sana Jilani
Asalaam alaikum
My name is Sana Jilani. I have lived in San Diego since 2013. I currently work at Sempra as a corporate tax accountant and I have a four-year old son and a two year old daughter. I served on the Muslim Community Services board for 2 years reviewing casework as well as organizing toy, food, and zakat ul fitr distributions.
As a community member, I want to take an active role in building upon the achievements of our community and offer my skills and time to help grow it further. As a parent, I feel a further responsibility to be an example to my children as well as give to the masjid what it has given me: a place to pray, a place for my kids to enjoy Eid, a place for all of us to learn, get guidance, and a source of centering us spiritually.
Uzma Kazi
Assalaamu Alaikum,
My name is Uzma Kazi, and I was born and raised in Kuwait. I relocated to the U.S. in 1999, and since then, I have been an active member of the MCC community, where I have also contributed as a volunteer and employee.
I am married to Javed, and we are proud parents of two daughters, both of whom have graduated and are successfully pursuing their careers, MashAllah.
I began my professional journey at the Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research. During the Iraq invasion, I had the honor of working at the Kuwait Embassy in Pakistan under the guidance of the ambassador. Following this, I worked as an Arabic translator for Ericsson for 10 years.
After relocating to San Diego in 2000, I joined the MCC Sunday School as an Arabic teacher and currently work with the Poway Unified School District.
I am excited to contribute to the MCC community through my involvement with the nomination committee again. My goal is to continue serving and fostering connections across diverse backgrounds, cultures, and languages, helping to build a stronger and more inclusive community for all.
Sohad Khafagy
Assalamu Alaikum,
My name is Sohad Khafagy. I was born in Egypt, where I studied and graduated from Mansoura University Medical School. I moved to San Diego in 2012 and have been an active member of the Muslim community ever since. I am married to Dr. Salah Feteih, a former MCC BOD, and we are blessed with three wonderful daughters: Sarah, Nadah, and Yarah.
Alhamdulillah, I have had the privilege of serving multiple Muslim communities in various capacities. By profession, I am a credentialed science teacher with 22 years of experience teaching in public, charter, Islamic, and weekend schools. My teaching journey has taken me through institutions such as Bright Horizon Academy of San Diego, NUA Charter School, and MCC Al-Manar Weekend School.
Beyond teaching, I served one year on the MCC nominating committee. I am also a self-taught painter with expertise in interior and graphic design. Additionally, I lead outdoor trips for Muslim sisters as part of the Ma’wa Collective company.
As a dedicated MCC member for the past 13 years and a Nomination Committee candidate for this upcoming year, I am eager to serve our growing community. My goal is to help identify and encourage qualified candidates for the MCC Board of Directors election, ensuring strong leadership for our center’s future.
I look forward to contributing and working together for the betterment of our community.
Mallia Khan
Asalamu Aleikum, my name is Mallia Khan. I was born in Kabul Afghanistan and left the country when I was 17 years after Russian invasion. My family and I escaped our country shortly after I starting medical school in Kabul University. After my family and I made alive to Pakistan we stayed in Islamabad for a year then came to USA. My brothers who already migrated to USA sponsored the rest of family to come to America. I have lived in San Diego since then. I studied Accounting in San Diego State graduated in 1993 started working as accountant then moved on to Corporate budgeting and forecasting and I am working as program controller. I am married to my husband Muhammad Aslam Khan who is Electrical Engineer in and have one daughter Mariam who is studying computer science at San Diego State university now. Beside working full time and taking care of my family I have been supporting different Chairity organisations like Pillars of Community and volunteering for MCC events whenever they need volunteers. I would like to be more involved and help MCC board members with my budgeting and accounting experiences. I appreciate you giving me the opportunity.JAZ
Muhammad Sheraz Khan
Assalam-u-alaikum everyone,
I hope this message finds you well. My name is Sheraz Khan, and I am honored to have the opportunity to contribute to the vision and mission of MCC as an NC candidate.
I have called San Diego home since 2008 and have witnessed MCC transition from the Rancho Peñasquitos musallah to its current beautiful structure. I am happily married, and Allah SWT has blessed us with three wonderful children. I have volunteered at MCC during various events, and you may have seen me and my son handing out donuts after Eid prayers over the last few years.
Professionally, I have been part of the tech industry for the past 20 years and come from an engineering background. I hold a BSc and MSc in Electrical Engineering and have also earned an MBA from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.
My vision for MCC encompasses fostering an environment of transparency, growth, and inclusivity—where every voice is heard, and every perspective is valued. I have previously served on MCC NC and am running again for a consecutive term.
I look forward to getting to know each of you better and working closely with you to achieve our collective goals.