Interfaith America
Zahra Jamal, Ph.D., CDP, is a seasoned expert in diversity and inclusion with over two decades of experience. Currently serving as a Senior Consultant at Interfaith America since August 2023, Zahra drives strategy and high-profile engagements in corporate and higher education settings, focusing on worldview diversity and interfaith cooperation. As the Founder and CEO of The Inclusion Expert, Zahra supports diversity across religious, racial, and gender lines, specializing in Muslim diversity for Fortune 1000 companies and nonprofits. Previous roles include Associate Director for Community Engagement at Rice University's Boniuk Institute, Fellow at the Institute for Social Policy and Understanding, and key positions at the University of Chicago and Michigan State University. Zahra holds a Ph.D. in Anthropology and Middle Eastern Studies from Harvard University and has been influential in shaping policies and research on issues related to diversity, gender, and religious tolerance.
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Interfaith America
Interfaith America inspires, equips, and connects individuals and institutions to unlock the potential of America’s religious diversity. Interfaith America is the nation’s leader in interfaith cooperation, equipping individuals and institutions with the knowledge and resources to redefine the role of religion in society. We convene allies and partners, helping them discover shared values and guiding them through collaboration toward a common cause. We provide curriculum and resources on religious pluralism, empowering leaders to advance diversity and inclusion and build community. And, we build capacity for institutions and organizations by awarding grants and support that enable them to leverage interfaith cooperation as a proven approach in solving challenges. Together, we are building an America where people of different faiths, worldviews, and traditions bridge divides and find common values to build a shared life for the good of all.