Women of Influence, 2019 Islamic Speakers Bureau Gala

The Islamic Speakers Bureau of Atlanta (ISB) is pleased to announce their 2019 ISB Gala when they will honor “Women of Influence” on October 12, 2019. The nominees for the Women of Influence are remarkable leaders in every part of our society, from healthcare to human rights, from law enforcement to the arts. Each woman is extraordinary in her own way, working tirelessly to make our world a better place for everyone, regardless of gender, race, religion, national origin or background. This inspiring event will take place at the beautiful Atlanta Marriott Marquis.

The Women of Influence are:

· Andrea Young, Executive Director, ACLU of Georgia

· Duriya Farooqui, President, Point A Center for Supply Chain Innovation

· Erika Shields, Chief of Police, City of Atlanta

· Houda Abadi, Founder and Executive Director, Transformative Peace

· Jill Savitt, President & CEO, National Center for Civil & Human Rights

· Saleemah Abdul-Ghafur, Director, African Leaders Malaria Alliance (ALMA)

The evening will feature Rose Scott of WABE as the Mistress of Ceremonies and Decatur Mayor Patti Garrett will be the evening’s Honorary Chair. Along with the award presentations and tribute videos, the evening will include interfaith speakers and musical entertainment.

For more information, visit the ISB website or contact Soumaya Khalifa, Executive Director at director@isbatlanta.org or 678 523 5080 – Cell.