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Maria Taqdees is a humanitarian, women empowerment advocate,
entrepreneur, peace ambassador, and community leader with over 15
years of experience working in education, leadership development,
social impact initiatives, and nonprofit outreach.
She is the founder of and has worked on multiple youth, women
empowerment, and peace-building initiatives in collaboration with
international organizations, educational institutions, and community
programs.
Women entrepreneurship & mentorship
Community leadership programs
Mental health advocacy
Youth empowerment
Humanitarian outreach
Skill development initiatives
Social enterprise & sustainable empowerment
Having overcome significant personal and professional challenges
herself, Maria brings a trauma-informed, compassionate, and
community-centered approach to leadership.
Her vision for Taqdees Foundation is to create a safe, empowering
platform where individuals can rebuild their lives with dignity,
support, and opportunity.
Dr. Moazzam Habib brings valuable experience in healthcare, wellness
advocacy, and community support initiatives. His passion for helping
individuals improve their quality of life aligns strongly with the
Foundation’s mission of holistic empowerment and community wellbeing.
As a board member, he supports the Foundation’s efforts in:
Community health awareness
Wellness initiatives
Ethical organizational growth
Strategic partnerships
Community outreach development
His guidance contributes to the Foundation’s commitment to serving
communities with compassion, integrity, and sustainable impact.
Shirley West is committed to community engagement, mentorship, and
supporting initiatives that uplift vulnerable populations. Her
dedication to service and advocacy plays an important role in
strengthening the Foundation’s outreach and community-centered
mission.
She supports the organization through:
Community relations
Volunteer engagement
Program support
Outreach initiatives
Organizational development
Her compassionate leadership helps foster a welcoming and supportive
environment for the individuals and families served by the Foundation.
As Maria mentioned, I have known her since she was an exchange student. I am so proud of the wonderful woman she has become, and I am privileged to be part of the advisory board for her new non-profit. During my thirty years with the Washoe County School District, working as a teacher, counselor and administrator, I worked with multiple agencies, and created many programs for populations in need. Working with C.A.A.W. (council to aid abused women) I saw the needs of women and families. As a school counselor and Marriage and Family Therapists, I provided resources for many families. I have also been on the board of multiple non-profits. I look forward to working with all of you.
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