Our Team

Hanann Tomeh

Member at Large

Born in Michigan and raised in Phoenix, she attended ASU and was active with the MSA and regular halaqas. She attended multiple deen intensives where she deepened her knowledge of our beautiful religion. She graduated from ASU with a bachelors in Chemistry with honors. She studied dentistry at the University of Southern California and returned to AZ and has been in private practice since 2005. She has four children, one ACA alumni and three more currently students in ACA. She teaches at the AZ School of Dentistry and Oral Health (ASDOH) dental clinic, supervises students in patient dental care, and serves on the curriculum committee. She has led our Sacred Sciences committee for ten years and helped develop Girls’ Garden and other programs.

Irfan Choudhery

Member at large

Earned a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Management from Arizona State University. Certified Public Manager (CPM), Arizona State University. Over 20 years of experience in the private and public sector in academic management, leadership and development, and human resource management. Served and Managed School Council at Arizona Cultural Academy for ten years and PTA for two years. Faculty at the University of Phoenix, Rio Salado Community College, and Ashford University. Currently, serving as the Program Administrator of Leadership and Development, State of Arizona

Rheem Kabbani

Member at large

Earned Bachelor of Arts in Marketing and Accounting from California State University, Fullerton. Earned MBA Business Certificate program via Sallie Mae Inc. Former Sr. Accountant of Employee Stock Options at Sallie Mae Inc. Former Director of Product Management and Marketing Communications at KeyBridge Corporation. Vice-Chairwomen, ACA Umrah Committee. Proud ACA parent of 1 graduate and 2 current students

Salaheddine Tomeh

Chairman

ACA Board Member since its inception in 1996. Vascular Surgeon in private practice in the Phoenix area since 1981and certified by the American Board of Surgery. Former Chairman of the  Islamic Community Center of Phoenix and Islamic Cultural Center in Tempe. Proud ACA grandparent.

Sharif Alkatib

Member at Large

Has over 15 years of experience in the field of Information Technology bringing expertise from Fortune 500 companies such as WWT, CVS Health, Bed Bath and Beyond, Edison International (SCE), and the City of Phoenix. Cisco Certified Network Professional in Collaboration and Data Center. Earned a Master’s degree in IT Management from the Kelley School of Business, Indiana University. Earned Honors Bachelors of Science in Neuroscience from the University of Toronto, Canada. Proud ACA parent of 2 current students.

Shelley Isai

Member at large

Holds a Doctorate degree in Innovation and Leadership from ASU.  Has over 20 years of experience in the field of education. Taught in middle school, high school, and collegiate levels. Worked as an Assistant Principal and then Principal and led her team to become the first AdvancED STEM Accredited School in the state of Arizona, receiving an A+ School of Excellence Designation.  Previously served on the Board of the Albanian American Islamic Center.

Susan Bassal

Board Secretary

Earned Juris Doctor Degree from University of Tennessee College of Law.  Former Member of CNN’s White House Unit, White House Correspondent’s Association, and House of Representatives Radio-Television Correspondents.  A spokesman for Arizona Muslim Alliance, and a proud ACA parent.

Zayed Al-Sayyed

Member at large

Practicing Attorney in the Phoenix Area. Earned Juris Doctor Degree from Phoenix School of Law and Master’s Degree in Taxation from Arizona State University.

Graduated from ACA’s first Senior graduate class in 2006. ACA student since its inception in 2001. Board member of Arizona Muslim Police Advisory