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“The Muslim public Affairs Council has made a huge impact on how I’ve developed as a leader in the Muslim community. Before MPAC, I was hesitant, one may even say intimidated, to voice my opinions and make change in my local Muslim community. Oddly enough, this hesitance and intimidation, was present even though I had leadership experience outside the Muslim community. For some reason the complicated issue of gender relations within the Muslim community (be it stereotypes or the unfortunate truth), prevented me from having the courage to make a stand for what I believe in. Alhamdulillah I was accepted into MPAC’s young leaders program and this all changed for me.” -Iesha Kincaid (Government Summit Delegate, 2011)
“I think unless you meet the people in power, you don’t know how accessible government is…” Isra Shah (Government Summit Delegate, 2009)
“This changed and inspired me more than I can expect. I’m so impressed by you contacts…we got such great exposure.” Dina Chehata (Government Summit Delegate, 2009)
“I want to make a difference in my community as well as stay involved in MPAC… I really took away a lot from this. Our moderators were amazing and taught us so much that will help us now and in the future.” Sara Idris (Government Summit Delegate, 2009)
“I went home with a new way of looking at things, new ideas, and many new friends. I can’t wait to share what I learned w/people in my community.” Lana El-farra (Government Summit Delegate, 2009)
