Founder
Naseer Shamma
Iraqi musician and renowned Oud player, and founder of TAZC.
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A carer and a small child painting together during the treatment programBoard of Directors
A multidisciplinary board. One purpose.
Experience in medicine, media, engineering, education, and community service — united for children.
Board Member
Aqeel Alazraki
President of the Iraqi Forum in Houston. He holds a Master's degree in Media Studies.
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Board Member
Aziz Shaibani
American board-certified neurologist, Medical Director of the Nerve and Muscle Center of Texas, Clinical Professor of Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine, and Adjunct Professor of Neurology, Kansas University Medical…
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Hanan Khamis
Palestinian activist and poet based in Houston. She has published a collection of poetry in Arabic titled "Aaber Tareeq" with Dar Al Shorouk in Jordan. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and a Master's…
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Rana Tomaira
Senior Lecturer at New York University in Abu Dhabi.
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We operate by clear governance standards and humanitarian accountability.
As a U.S.-registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we commit to transparency and accountability across our programs.