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About Islamic Trauma Healing

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Meet Our Staff Members

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Founder/Executive Director

Duniya Lang MS

Duniya Lang has worked as a researcher on Islamic trauma healing and reconciliation in the past six years in collaboration with the University of Washington’s Center for Anxiety and Traumatic Stress. She pursued her higher education at the University of Minnesota and graduated there with a B.A. in political science. She also earned her M.S.C.J., Master of Science in Criminal Justice at Boston University. She worked as a Community Advocate and Program Manager where she learned the need for trauma healing in the Somali and Muslim communities. 

Public Relations

Saed Haji

Mr. Saed has been an entrepreneur and youth development activist for the past five years. He has a background in information technology and diverse experience in journalism, migration, and the geopolitics in East Africa. Saed speaks Somali, Arabic, and English. He worked closely with the diaspora communities from Middle East and Africa. He has a passion for sports, reading, and traveling. 

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Board Member/Trainer

Chaplain Kristen Jawad

Kristen Jawad holds a Master’s degree in curriculum and instruction, and an Islamic Teaching Certificate from University of Toronto. She has developed and facilitated mediation trainings and restorative practices in Seattle Schools. As a licensed healthcare provider and clinically trained chaplain, she is dedicated to reducing harm and healing trauma — integrating brain, body, and soul. Kristen offers relationship-building practices to individuals, couples, families and organizations — creating better, stronger bonds driven by trust and appreciation for each other. Clients seek her out for her calm presence, intuitive approach and gentle way of inspiring and evoking the best in others. 

Chairman Of The Board

Awale Farah

Awale has been a community leader for the last twenty years in Washington State. He was a former Kent Councilmember candidate, and is elected Kent School District Board of Director. 

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Board Member

Farah Bile

Farah has worked as a leader with various community organizations. He holds a MPH. 

Board Member

Zak Idan

Ali is an active community leader. He is a media and health professional with many years of community work and outreach.