Minha Ghani is a mixed-methods qualitative researcher with a background in psychology and experience across both nonprofit and industry settings. Her research interests lie in Muslim mental health, particularly around identity, belonging, and community-based research. She has co-authored papers exploring topics such as religious belonging and substance use among Muslim American emerging adults.

Mali Khan has a background in public health and global health. Her research interests lie in patient access and health outcomes, environmental health, mental health, and the role social justice and health equity play across these fields. She has experience in conducting qualitative research and has co-authored papers on maternal and child nutrition, diabetes quality, and health equity for women with breast and endometrial cancer.

Faizaan is a graduate from the University of Texas at Austin and is currently pursuing his M.S. in Psychology at the University of Texas at Dallas. His research interests lie in the intersections between clinical and cultural psychology and the factors that contribute to higher rates of psychopathology in minority communities. He has research experience studying introspective accuracy among individuals with schizophrenia and has completed poster presentations on Pathological Demand Avoidance and Barriers to Mental Health Care.

Kelly is a graduate student at William James College with a B.A. in Neuroscience and Psychology, concentrating in Neuropsychology and Geropsychology. Her research experience includes examining the role of basic emotions on visual attention and object recognition, as well as exploring interventions for substance and alcohol abuse prevention for Spanish speaking families in low SES communities. Kelly is interested in how socio-cultural factors are associated with social and cognitive well-being.

Dr. Aysegul Tozal holds a Ph.D. in Social Work and a Master of Science in Applied Psychology, both completed in Türkiye. She is currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and is a graduate practicum intern at the Khalil Center. Her academic and professional background has provided her with an interdisciplinary perspective on mental health, family well-being, and human development.

Dr. Hanan Hashem is a licensed psychologist, researcher, and educator who founded the Barakah Lab to advance rigorous, culturally grounded research on Muslim mental health. Her work centers on Arab/MENA American and Muslim American communities, examining how cultural context, belonging, and identity shape psychological outcomes, from distress to flourishing.