BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN TZID:America/Detroit X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Detroit BEGIN:VEVENT UID:33715@arabamerica.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241106T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241106T210000 DTSTAMP:20241030T011745Z URL:https://www.arabamerica.com/events/max-cafe-building-bridges-muslims-i n-the-workplace/ SUMMARY:Max Cafe - Building Bridges & Muslims In The Workplace DESCRIPTION:Houston\, TX\n\nJoin MAX Texas for our last MAX Cafe of 2024 on  November 6th! It will be a great night with diverse established speakers discussing the topic: “Building Bridges &\; Muslims In The Workplace ”.\n\nAs we approach the end of the year\, and especially with the upcom ing election and the situation in the Middle East\, it's important for Mus lim Professionals to be focused on building bridges and reflecting on our role in the workplace. Our speaker panel will be talking about their exper ience and offering their expert advice on how they navigate the work envir onment during these times.\n\nThis event will help you better navigate the complexities of the times we are in and how we can build bridges in suppo rt of our community. There will be plenty of time for networking along wit h light dinner and snacks/refreshments!\n\nSpeakers:\n\nModerator:\n\nOmar Ghalayini\n\nM&\;A Strategist | Capturing Value Through Inorganic Grow th | Managing Director at Accenture Strategy\n\nOmar Ghalayini is a Managi ng Director at Accenture Strategy\, specializing in corporate strategy and mergers and acquisitions (M&\;A) with a focus on capturing value throu gh inorganic growth. With over 16 years of experience at Accenture\, Omar has honed his expertise in M&\;A execution and management consulting\, guiding energy companies in navigating the complexities of today’s uncer tain market. He holds a BBA in Management Information Systems from Mays Bu siness School at Texas A&\;M University and an MBA in Finance and Inter national Management from the Texas McCombs School of Business. Omar's stra tegic insights into energy sector M&\;A have identified four distinct g rowth pathways that companies can pursue to enhance shareholder value. Pas sionate about helping organizations achieve their growth objectives\, he i s committed to delivering targeted and impactful solutions in the ever-evo lving energy landscape.\n\nPanelists:\n\n Sunny Aziz\n\nPrincipal at Delo itte\n\nSunny Aziz is a Principal in Deloitte’s Cyber Risk Services with over 17 years of experience assisting clients manage their information an d technology risks. He brings extensive knowledge in helping execute large transformation programs and strategic cyber initiatives. Sunny has served as a leader across Deloitte’s Cyber Incident Response and Data Protecti on practice and has a core understanding of industry drivers to be able to support practical implementation of program solutions and capabilities.\n \n Fatima Reza\n\nMPA in Economic &\; Political Development | Circular ity &\; Sustainability | Social Impact | Sustainable Development\n\nA d edicated social impact professional specializing in sustainable developmen t\, circular economy principles\, and social responsibility. With a Master ’s in Public Administration focused on Economic and Political Developmen t\, she excels in transforming complex challenges into opportunities for g rowth and collaboration. Fatima’s extensive experience in project manage ment\, strategic communication\, and stakeholder engagement allows her to enhance social interventions through sustainable practices and human right s frameworks. Recently\, she completed a certification in Circular Economy and Sustainability Strategies\, further deepening her expertise. Passiona te about addressing environmental\, social\, and governance issues\, she a ims to leverage her decade of experience in the public sector to drive imp actful sustainability initiatives within the private sector\, particularly in areas like equity\, product circularity\, and supply chain sustainabil ity. Outside of her professional endeavors\, Fatima embraces her creative side through DIY projects\, constantly challenging herself to learn and gr ow.\n\n Zeinab Kachmar Zahid\n\nManaging Partner at ZKZ Law\n\nZeinab Kac hmar Zahid is the founder of ZKZ Law\, a law firm dedicated to providing c omprehensive legal services in Personal Injury and Legal Consulting. With a Doctor of Law (JD) from the University of Houston Law Center\, where she served as Senior Editor of the Houston Journal of Health Law and Policy a nd held leadership roles in various organizations\, Zeinab combines her le gal expertise with a commitment to diversity and empowerment in the legal profession. She believes that the practice of law must reflect the diversi ty of the world and is passionate about uplifting those around her to reac h their full potential. Her goal is to ensure client satisfaction through personalized service\, teamwork\, and responsiveness. In addition to her l egal practice\, Zeinab has participated in multiple mediation trainings\, demonstrating her commitment to resolving disputes amicably. Outside of he r professional life\, she holds a Bachelor’s degree in English Literatur e and Poetry\, which reflects her creative approach to problem-solving and communication. 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