Category: Team

Hounada earned a Degree in Architecture from the American University of Beirut in Lebanon. She moved to Atlanta in 1993, where she was granted the opportunity to work for an Architectural Design firm and later, an Information Transport Systems company. She currently works as an independent consultant for individuals and non-profit organizations. Hounada’s involvement at RCM began with the renovation project of the current facility. Upon completion of the building, she served as the Facility Manager and is presently assisting in the Qur’anic Sciences Program. She has also been a Speaker with the Islamic Speakers Bureau of Atlanta since 2002 and enjoys Interfaith Work. Hounada is married with two children and is grateful to be part of the RCM community.

Shaheen runs a complementary therapy business catered to the care and rehabilitation of critical care patients in the Atlanta area. She has been involved with RCM since the inception of the masjid. She currently chairs the Public Relations Committee and works with many local businesses and interfaith organizations to build bridges with RCM’s community. She was elected as governing Board member in May 2011 and served as the Board Secretary for four years. To further benefit the work of RCM, Shaheen also serves on the Governing Board at North Fulton Community Charities, as well as on the Pastoral Advisory Committee at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. Shaheen has been featured in Women’s History month in 2014 and recognized in 40 under 40 Georgia Muslims in 2016. Shaheen currently lives in Alpharetta, and is married, with two boys.