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Muslimat Collective (MC) was founded in 2017 in Houston, TX. It was started from an idea that Muslim women needed more opportunities for social gatherings outside of weddings and baby showers. It was founded by a group of women who had a desire to create opportunities for Muslim women to socialize and get to know one another in a comfortable and fun environment. We wanted to create events that, while not exclusively for Muslim women, would cater to the specific needs of Muslim women in public, social spaces. We intended our events to be experiences that were executed at a professional high level where attendees felt special and specifically catered to. Muslim women in the US don’t have many options for public gatherings that allow us to adhere to our Islamic principles while having a fun time. MC was created to address this issue. We also have a strong desire to give back to our community and to support projects or organizations that serve a community benefit.
From these desires, the Beyond the Veil (BTV) Fashion Showcase was born. The 2017 showcase was an amazing success. It brought together a diverse group of 250+ women (Muslim and other faith traditions) from all over Houston and surrounding cities. There was fashion, shopping, food, and much socializing. It also raised $10,000 for a worthy cause.
MC’s mission is to cultivate a sisterhood, through cultural exchange (e.g., fashion, arts, entertainment) and interfaith engagement. We strive to promote the understanding and celebration of diversity in its many expressions and support charitable causes that promote community development and engagement. The 1st BTV aligned well with this mission. We intend to build on the successes of our inaugural event to continue to bring social gathering opportunities for women to our community.
From these desires, the Beyond the Veil (BTV) Fashion Showcase was born. The 2017 showcase was an amazing success. It brought together a diverse group of 250+ women (Muslim and other faith traditions) from all over Houston and surrounding cities. There was fashion, shopping, food, and much socializing. It also raised $10,000 for a worthy cause.
MC’s mission is to cultivate a sisterhood, through cultural exchange (e.g., fashion, arts, entertainment) and interfaith engagement. We strive to promote the understanding and celebration of diversity in its many expressions and support charitable causes that promote community development and engagement. The 1st BTV aligned well with this mission. We intend to build on the successes of our inaugural event to continue to bring social gathering opportunities for women to our community.
OUR TEAM
EVENT CHAIRPERSON |
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Salimah is the Event Chairperson and lead Logistics Coordinator for the BTV event. As such, she coordinates the planning and execution of the event. She works with the MC team to make sure all the many pieces fit together to make a quality event. She loves working with all the very talented members of MC to witness and participate in the creative development process. Ultimately, she aims to organize events that are high quality, professional, empowering, and fun. Salimah is a servant volunteer, wife, mother of two, and a die-hard fan of the Philadelphia Eagles (2018 World Champs!).
CO-CHAIRPERSON |
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Fatimah is the Event Co-Chairperson and Vendor Coordinator for the BTV event. She is responsible for recruiting and coordinating logistics for businesses interested in vending during the event. She also works extensively with marketing and logistics for the event. She enjoys the creative process and facilitating the completion of projects from start to finish. She appreciates the diversity of ideas amongst the Muslimat Collective team and how it comes together to create amazing products for charitable causes. In addition to being a wife and mother of two, Fatimah enjoys working within the community, reading, traveling and Marvel Super Hero Movies.
SPONSORSHIP COORDINATOR |
Dorinda is the Sponsorship Coordinator for the BTV event. In this role, she recruits individuals, businesses, and organizations to sponsor and/or donate items & services for the event. She enjoys working with MC because she believes it fosters a sisterhood that appreciates cultural differences and promotes service to the community. She has a talent for organization and brings her creative skills to enhance the quality of the BTV event. Dorinda is an IT Project Manager, wife, mother of two, and a travel enthusiast.
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RUNWAY DIRECTOR |
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Haniyyah is the Model Coordinator and Scene Developer for the runway portion of the BTV show. In this capacity she facilitates model development, creates choreography, and arranges the runway scenes. She has extensive experience modeling and participating in other fashion shows and she pours that experience into BTV to make it a professional and tightly executed runway show. She loves working with the MC team and models because it gives her the opportunity to meet and collaborate with talented women to create a space for women empowerment and raise money for worthy community causes. Haniyyah is an educator, wife, and mother of six who enjoys spending time with family, working in the community, and being a crafty planner.
MARKETING COORDINATOR |
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Miriam is the Marketing Coordinator for the BTV show. She is responsible for the creation of web and print content for the show's advertising and promotions. She is also responsible for website creation. She loves working for with Muslimat Collective because she enjoys working on a team of diverse and talented women whose agenda is to uplift and empower others. Working with the group has allowed her to take a departure from her technical work and explore her creative side. Though this role has taught her that every creative endeavor requires technical skills in order to be realized. MIriam is a scientist, wife, and mother of 4 children.
DESIGNER COORDINATOR |
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Nyesha is the Designer Coordinator for the BTV show. As such, she recruits designers and manages their needs throughout the show planning process. She loves all things fashion and beauty so she is very suited for this role. She likes working with Muslimat Collective because she loves the idea of uniting diverse Muslim women through fashion. She loves working with the team to create a space where woman can be fabulous while adhering to their Islamic identity. She is a licensed esthetician and make-up artist and donates her make-up services to models during the BTV show. Nyesha is the business owner of Shades of Hue® Esthetics & Makeup Salon, a wife, mother of two, and enjoys traveling and experiencing new adventures.
Nyesha is the Designer Coordinator for the BTV show. As such, she recruits designers and manages their needs throughout the show planning process. She loves all things fashion and beauty so she is very suited for this role. She likes working with Muslimat Collective because she loves the idea of uniting diverse Muslim women through fashion. She loves working with the team to create a space where woman can be fabulous while adhering to their Islamic identity. She is a licensed esthetician and make-up artist and donates her make-up services to models during the BTV show. Nyesha is the business owner of Shades of Hue® Esthetics & Makeup Salon, a wife, mother of two, and enjoys traveling and experiencing new adventures.