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About Us

About us

Introduction

IMAGH, formed to foster harmony, strengthen relationships between religions and cultures, and enrich the community as a whole through various Outreach programs. It is a non-profit, non-political and non-religious organization.

IMAGH is an umbrella organization of individuals and other Organizations whose heritage is rooted in India and who believe in the aims and objectives of IMAGH.

  • To develop and strengthen the Indian Muslim identity.
  • Promote Indian Muslim Culture.
  • Organize interfaith events to foster, educate and bring awareness among the diverse communities of Greater Houston.
  • Promote social and cultural responsibilities among youth of the community.
  • Promote and support educational opportunities to needy students.
  • Organize Muslim festival celebrations in Association with other organizations.
  • Provide a platform to various Indian Muslim individuals and Organizations.

Our Activities

​Eid Milan , Annual Picnic , Annual Conference , Community Outreach , CLUB 65 , SAYA

Our Team

Executive Committee

Hina Azam (President)
Saeed Pathan (Vice. President)
Yasmin Udawala (Secretary)
Mohammed Ali Khan (Jt. Secretary)
Naeem Vehvaria ( Treasurer)

Munir Ibrahim (Immediate Past President)

Board of Directors

Dr.Maqbool Haq (Chairman)
Dr.Saleha Khumawala
Munir Ibrahim
Karim Maknojia
Dr. Shabnam Chaugle
Dr. Zishan Samiuddin

Board of Advisors

Latafath Hussain (Chairman)
Vijay Pallod
Rahul Pakal
Col. Vipin Kumar
Gordon Quan
Uma Matravadi
Karun Sreerama

Who We Are

Our Mission

Fostering Amity Across Cultures, Communities and Religions

Our Vision

  1. To Develop and strengthen the Indian Muslim Identity.

  2. Promote Indian Muslim Culture.

  3. To foster social interaction between the senior citizens and the youth of the community.

  4. Promote social and cultural responsibilities among the youth of the community.

  5. Promote and support educational opportunities for needy students.

  6. Organize and celebrate Muslim festivals in association with other organizations.

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Purpose

IMAGH, formed to foster harmony, strengthen relationships between religions and cultures, and enrich the community as a whole through various Outreach programs. It is a non-profit, non-political and non-religious organization.
IMAGH is an umbrella organization of individuals and other Organizations whose heritage is rooted in India and who believe in the aims and objectives of IMAGH.
Motto: Fostering Amity across Cultures, Communities and Religions.

Objectives

  1. To Develop and strengthen the Indian Muslim Identity.
  2. Promote Indian Muslim Culture.
  3. To foster social interaction between the senior citizens and the youth of the community.
  4. Promote social and cultural responsibilities among youth of the community.
  5. Promote and support educational opportunities to needy students.
  6. Organize and celebrate Muslim festivals in association with other organizations.

Activities

  • Celebrate Eid and other Muslim festivals.
  • Community-supported events, i.e. Independence Day, Republic Day, Gandhi Jayanti celebrations.
  • Young Adult events such as Cricket Match, Soccer, Baseball and other sporting events and Spelling Bee, Academic Events, Career Development and Scholarly events.
  • Promote Art & Culture such as Cuisines, Dresses, Language(s) and Paintings from around India.
  • Senior Citizen events such as arranging picnics, movie days, card games, and outings.
  • Volunteer during emergencies, natural disasters (Hurricanes, fires, floods, etc).
  • Organize health and safety events.
  • Organize fundraisers for providing scholarships, helping the needy, and donating for Disaster Relief.
  • Any other item proposed by the Executive Committee (EC) and approved by the Board of Directors (BOD).
  • Organize inter faith events to foster, educate and bring awareness among the diverse communities of Greater Houston.

Executive Team

Hina Azam

President hina@imagh.org

Saeed Pathan

Vice President saeed@imagh.org

Dr. Hina Azam, Foreign Medical Graduate, moved to Houston 25 years ago from Hyderabad, India. She is a mother to two lovely kids and currently works as Director Outreach Marketing at Ibn Sina Foundation, a nonprofit organization that serves the indigent community in Houston, Texas. A recipient of the Presidents Lifetime Achievement Award, she is very passionate about serving the underserved and indigent community to improve their health and wellbeing.  She also serves on the Board of National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics, I am 4 Heroes, Gen Secretary for India Culture Center and Advisory Board Member of Texas Health School. She is a recognized team player with a proven ability to work with a diverse group of community members. Her outreach and communication skills, the ability to effectively motivate others in the spirit of collaboration, specifically as required in implementing recommendations and bringing forth new organizational initiatives, is something she likes to help with.

 

Saeed moved to Houston 18 years ago and since then he considers Houston as his home. Ever since he left his home for college studies this is the longest period he has ever spent at one place. After getting Mechanical Engineering degree from Surat in India, Saeed started his career in Oil & Gas Industries and more than three decades later, and having worked for multinational companies in several countries, he finally moved to Houston in 2007. Saeed loves to volunteer and has been a leader in his company’s Employee Resource Group, organizing events and collaborating with local nonprofit organizations.

Saeed loves music, songs, ghazals and occasionally writes poems and shayari. He has participated in several “Kavi Sammelan” hosted by International Hindi Association(IHA), Houston Chapter.

He also loves to travel.

Yasmin Udawala

Secretary yasmin@imagh.org

Raised in Gujarat, studied at Mumbai University, Sydenham College of Business, Yasmin is a serial entrepreneur, curios and lifelong learner, passionate about people, culture, travel, music and arts amongst other things but most important a proud mother and wife. Texan for past 32 years, believes strongly that one has to put the work to change things for better instead of complaining,

Has served at School PTAs, been a trustee and twice elected vice president of ICCL ( India Centre Clear Lake), On board of IAPAC (Indo American Political Action Committee), Meals on Wheels , and volunteered at various community organizations over the years, and director with Rockym Optimor (India). At present she works with her husband developing and managing commercial real estate in Clear Lake. 

Mohammed Ali Khan

Jt. Secretary mohammed@imagh.org

Mohammed was born and raised in Houston, Texas and has proud roots in Hyderabad, India. He studied Petroleum Engineering at the University of Houston and currently works in the oil & gas industry. Mohammed served as the first president of the South Asian Youth Alliance(SAYA), IMAGH’s youth division. His hobbies include hunting, fishing, and playing sports, including tennis, basketball and cycling. In his downtime, he enjoys spending time with his family, especially his two nieces. 

 

Naeem Vehvaria

Treasurer naeem@imagh.org

Naeem Vehvaria is a proficient software engineer and an accomplished entrepreneur who obtained his bachelor’s degree in Information Technology Engineering from India and his master’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Houston, Clear Lake. Currently, he spearheads a software development company and a Medical/Dental Billing & Support outsourcing company, leveraging his ardent disposition, dedication and expertise to drive optimal outcomes.

In addition to his professional pursuits, Naeem Vehvaria enjoys a range of hobbies including acting, dancing, badminton, swimming, reading, and watching movies.

Throughout his academic and professional career, Naeem Vehvaria has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to community service, actively engaging in various organizations such as Indian Students Association, Muslim Student Association, and Indian Cultural Center, among others.

Naeem Vehvaria resides in the Katy area with his lovely spouse and two charming children.

 

 

Board of Directors

Dr. Maqbool Haq

Chairman

Dr. Haq has been a Houstonian since 1978, serving the community as a physician specializing in Medical Oncology. He devotes a significant amount of time participating in community service, including coordinating the Shifa Charity Clinic in the southeast Houston area and serving the Rose, a non-profit organization dedicated to breast cancer detection for women irrespective of their financial status. He is actively involved in various other community organizations, such as the Hyderabad Association. Happily married with three children, two of whom are married, Dr. Haq loves spending time with his family.

Dr. Saleha Khumawala

Dr. Saleha Khumawala is the Robert Grinaker Professor of Accounting and the Founding Director of the “SURE” (Stimulating Urban Renewal through Entrepreneurship) Microfinance program at Bauer College of Business, University of Houston. As the director of SURE, she works with Houston’s underserved communities and Veterans by providing access to financial and business education, services, and capital investment. Her passion for education led her to establish a nonprofit entity Pennies for Education and Health (PEH) in 2003 that has a sponsorship program to fund the educational needs of needy children in the developing world, regardless of their faith, gender or ethnicity. She is also involved in Interfaith activities and is continually involved in relief work for the refugees and evacuees. She is married and has two wonderful children

Karim Maknojia

Karim Maknojia has lived in Houston for the past thirty years. He moved here after obtaining a bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Bombay University. In business for 29 years, he specializes in owning and operating multiple gas stations. He believes it is very important to give back to the community. He has served on First Information Respond Committee for Sheriff's dept., a graduate of FBI Citizens Academy, served as Senior VP of Greater Houston Retailer's Association (GHRA), a Founding Member and Director of Greater Houston Retailer's Charitable Foundation (GHRCF), and is a Founding Member of IMAGH. He is very passionate about his golf.

Munir Ibrahim

Munir Ibrahim is a self-made real estate maven, and an active and dedicated Houstonian. He currently leads a real estate investment company. Mr. Ibrahim holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of Houston, and Master’s degree in Finance from the University of St. Thomas, as well as an honorary degree from Houston Community College. He is a tenacious individual with a strong entrepreneurial spirit, who also holds a deep appreciation for family and hard work. He has dedicated much of his adult life to serving the Houston community through various outreach vehicles. He has held many community titles. Mr. Ibrahim remains an active Houstonian and has made his home in the Memorial area. He travels extensively and spends his free time playing sports with his children.

Dr. Shabnam Chaugle

Dr Shabnam Chaugle is a practicing General Surgeon in City of Houston. She moved here with her family in 2018, from Washington state, is married to Hannan Chaugle, and has 2 children. She likes to travel and enjoys spending time with family and friends. She has been previously involved in different community initiatives over the years, believes in serving the less fortunate, to give them a fair chance for building a good future. She also believes in building dialogue between people from different backgrounds, to help bring people together and build a strong community. She looks forward to continuing that work here in Houston through IMAGH.

Dr. Zishan Samiuddin

Dr. Zishan Samiuddin M.D. is a Board certified psychiatrist in private practice in the Memorial area. She brings over 30+ years of experience, expertise and interest in treating medically complicated adult and geriatric patients. In psychiatric practice, Dr. Samiuddin has found the blend of the science and the art that challenges and inspires. Islamic Women in Service to Humanity (IWISH), an organization of which she was a part, was one of the first honorees of IMAGH. In her spare time Dr. Samiuddin likes writing, reading, sewing, gardening and when in the zone, cooking. Her husband of four decades and three adult children are her refuge and her succor.

Board of Advisors

Latafath Hussain (Chairman)

Vijay Pallod

Gordon Quan

Col. Vipin Kumar

Rahul Pakal

Latafath is the Founder of IMAGH, Club 65 and SAYA. He learnt community service at a young age, when he was deputed by his school to work with Nobel Laureate Mother Teresa. He formed the St. John’s Alumni Association in 1975.  At Aligarh Muslim University he was elected to the Student Union and had the honour of visiting with five Prime Ministers of India. He came to study Hotel Management in the USA and became the Class Vice President, and Editor of the College Newspaper. After working with Marriott and Hyatt Corporations, he owned his own hotel in Louisiana. He is now a Senior Financial Advisor with Totus Wealth Management. He founded IMAGH in 2010, Club 65 for Seniors in 2012 and South Asia Youth Alliance for Young Adults in 2014. He and his wife Zabie live on a small farm in Rosharon.

 

 

 

 

 

Mr. Vijay Pallod has lived in Houston for over three decades. He is the Controller at Star Pipe Products. He has been an active volunteer with the Hindus of Greater Houston for over 25 years and is also associated with several Indian organizations. He is involved with the Interfaith Ministry has been promoting the International Day of Yoga since inception. Vijay was honored with the ICC Award for Community Service. He believes that communities can progress and prosper when they are united and cooperate with each other. He is married to Sushma Pallod and blessed with three children and four grandchildren.  

 

 

 

 

Born in Guangzhou, China, Gordon Quan is a native Houstonian in spirit. With experience teaching and practicing immigration law across various communities in Houston, Quan has shown a deep love for this great city and a strong belief that a future of equal opportunity for success is within our grasp. He urges Asian Americans to become involved in their local politics and form strong bonds to combat ignorance and establish positive relations within our diverse nation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Born in Guangzhou, China, Gordon Quan is a native Houstonian in spirit. With experience teaching and practicing immigration law across various communities in Houston, Quan has shown a deep love for this great city and a strong belief that a future of equal opportunity for success is within our grasp. He urges Asian Americans to become involved in their local politics and form strong bonds to combat ignorance and establish positive relations within our diverse nation.

 

 

 

 

 

Dr. Rahul Pakal is a dedicated member of our community with a passion for education and service. With over 25 years of residency in the Houston area, he has made contributions to both the local and global community. Holding a PhD in Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA, he has experience working in the Oil & Gas industry. Beyond his professional achievements, Rahul is deeply committed to STEM education. He volunteers his time to teach school children, inspiring the next generation of scientists and engineers. Additionally, he actively engages in community service through volunteering with non-profits in the Houston area, demonstrating his dedication to making a positive difference wherever he goes.

Outside of his professional and volunteer endeavors, Rahul treasures his family life. He is happily married to Roja and is the proud father of three children. Together, they embody the values of compassion, learning, and community involvement.

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