Islamic Center of Greater Cincinnati
Salwa Syed is an experienced youth counselor and community leader with a background in mentoring and sports coordination. At the Islamic Center of Greater Cincinnati since October 2016, Salwa has guided second graders and organized educational and social activities, while also serving as the head coach for the Girls Basketball program across multiple age divisions. With a leadership role at Muslim Youth of North America from September 2020 to September 2024, Salwa managed a national executive board and led various regional camps, engaging over 450 youth attendees per cycle. Salwa has recently taken on software development positions at GE Aerospace. Educationally, Salwa is currently pursuing a degree at the University of Cincinnati's College of Engineering and Applied Science, following completion of studies at William Mason High School.
This person is not in the org chart
This person is not in any teams
Islamic Center of Greater Cincinnati
The Islamic Educational Council (IEC) envisioned the ICGC as a world-class American institution that models Islamic principles and spirituality while promoting education and service to our greater community. Mission The Islamic Educational Council at the Islamic Center of Greater Cincinnati’s purpose is to: - Serve the regional Muslim community in fulfilling its communal and individual obligations as mainstream Muslim Americans meeting their religious obligations and spiritual needs; - Establish and maintain a high caliber, multi-faceted and inclusive Islamic institution serving as a resource for the community; - Promote cooperation, religious understanding and community harmony through outreach, education on Islam, and collective work countering ignorance, prejudice and bigotry; and - Serve community needs within its capacity and in partnership to improve the status and well-being of Muslim Americans and the community at large. Goals - Strengthen Our Relationships: with Allah swt (One God), across our diverse ICGC community, and with our greater American community - Enhance Our Educational Offerings: In the areas of Religious, Outreach, Collaboration, and Social Services - Raise ICGC’s Regional and National Profile: Through programs and services that reflect the practices of a professional Islamic Institution