Home: Chicago, IL, and New York, NY. Age: 34. Birthplace: Chicago, Il. Profession: Co-founder, board member, philanthropist. Organization: Comprehensive Rehab Consultants (CRC). Title: Co-founder. Pronouns: He/Him/His. Alma mater: Northwestern University.
Current project: Philanthropy and political organizing. Recent recognition: Up-leveling nonprofit financials to enable better operations. Recent professional development: Sold my company in October 2023. Latest accomplishment: Setting up a donor advised fund for my philanthropic efforts. Latest contribution to others: Advice and contribution to various nonprofits. What’s been your big (or biggest leap)? Starting a company. Hobbies: Padel, weightlifting, wellness, woodworking. Recent travel or adventure: Panama. Last book read: Shoe Dog, Malcolm X.
Personality profile: Spontaneous, easy going, thoughtful. What one word would your closest friend use to describe you? Thoughtful. Moral compass: The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). How do you define an ideal business relationship? Looking out for your business partner as you would for yourself. What is your guilty pleasure? Playing padel daily. What word or phrase do you use far too often? Wow. What natural talent have you neglected? Finding loopholes. What occupation, other than your own, do you most admire? Public service. What is your favorite place (or way) to spend money? Playing padel. What is at the top of your bucket list? Padel camp, Japan, Jordan. How do you relieve stress? Exercise. What is your go-to workout? Lifting. What ingredient is essential to your perfect vacation? Water.
What was your first paying job? A barista. What was your favorite college course? Game Theory. What was your favorite childhood toy or game? Yo-Yo. What movie or show have you repeatedly watched? The Office. What’s prominently featured on your home or office wall? Palestinian artwork. Besides your parents, who has had the greatest influence on your life? The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). What’s the best advice you received growing up? Do your best, leave the rest to God. What’s the best advice you received in your career? You’re just like them. What is your favorite app? Citymapper. What is your go-to source of news and information? The Atlantic, Drop Site. What company or organization do you most admire? Zohran Mamdani’s social media team. What world event has had the greatest influence on your life? 9/11.
What is your big idea?
Nonprofits that are sustainable and run like for profits. For example, a community center should open up insurance brokerage and have community members as clients.
What change would you like to see in the world? Respect for all human lives. What message do you want to send out into the world? Live like you may not see tomorrow. What mega-trend most concerns you? Artificial super intelligence.
What title would you choose for the movie about your life? This is Surreal. As a kid, what did you first want to be when you grew up? A police officer. What advice would you give your younger self? Not every chapter needs to make sense. Let life be non-linear. Let people see your mess. What period in your life would you do differently, if you could? My twenties.
Personal motto: Do your best and leave the rest to God. Favorite quote: “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take” (Wayne Gretzky).
