Chairman of the Board

Secretary

Christina Ferdous is a devoted member of the Al-Amal School community with a longstanding commitment to its mission and success. She has been a parent in the Al-Amal community for over 11 years, during which four of her children have been educated at the school. Through her lived experience as a parent partner in her children’s education, Christina brings a deeply personal understanding of the school’s impact on students’ academic, spiritual, and character development.

In her role as Board Secretary, Christina plays an active part in supporting governance, strategic planning, and organizational stewardship in alignment with Al-Amal’s mission to nurture students with strong Islamic moral character, leadership skills, and academic excellence. Her contributions help ensure that the school remains faithful to its vision and accountable to families, donors, and accreditation partners

Christina has more than 20 years of experience in leadership and volunteer service with Muslim and broader community organizations across the state. In these roles she has worked in supportive and organizational capacities that strengthen community cohesion, foster collaboration, and advocate for meaningful engagement in education and social services. Her volunteer leadership reflects a sustained commitment to service, mentorship, and building institutions that empower families and youth.

Professionally, Christina serves as a critical care nurse at a major regional medical center, where she provides high-level care to a diverse patient population. In this capacity, she combines clinical expertise with compassion, resilience, and advocacy—qualities that translate into her governance and community leadership. Through her work at the bedside and in boardrooms, Christina exemplifies dedication to service, ethical responsibility, and care for others.

Christina’s dual roles—as a parent deeply invested in Al-Amal’s community and as a healthcare professional committed to service and advocacy—enrich her contribution to the Board of Directors. Her leadership continues to support the school’s pursuit of academic excellence within a nurturing Islamic educational environment.

Finance

Public Relations

Sr. Amran Farah is a partner at Greene Espel, one of the leading boutique litigation firms in the country. She represents Fortune 50 companies, public institutions, and individuals in a wide range of business matters, with particular expertise in complex commercial litigation, construction law, and employment disputes. Amran has extensive experience representing school districts, including conducting sensitive internal investigations for school boards addressing governance issues, discrimination claims, and workplace misconduct.

Her construction law practice focuses on high-stakes multi-million dollar construction disputes, where she represents owners and contractors in litigation involving construction defects, change order disputes, project delays, and mechanic’s lien claims. She has successfully resolved construction disputes through both litigation and arbitration, protecting clients’ interests while navigating the complex web of construction contracts and statutory requirements. Amran's talents are widely recognized.

She was selected by Minnesota Lawyer as a 2021 “Attorney of the Year” and was a 2020 Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal 40 Under 40 Honoree. Amran is the past-President of the Minnesota Association of Black Lawyers, Past-Chair of the Council of Minnesotans of African Heritage, as well as a founder and past-President of the Somali American Bar Association.

Legal

Born and raised in rural Illinois, Amir Malik is an attorney and former educator who is honored to serve on the Board of Directors of Al-Amal School as part of an amanah to support Islamic education. Previously, Amir served as a teacher and course coordinator for 10+ years in the U.S. and Saudi Arabia, where he was responsible for curriculum planning and academic oversight—experience that continues to inform a holistic approach to tarbiyah that integrates academic rigor with character development.

As an attorney, Amir brings legal insight and strategic counsel to support sound governance, transparency, and stewardship in furtherance of the school’s mission. Guided by the principles of ihsan and service to the ummah, Amir is committed to nurturing an educational environment rooted in the teachings of Islam, where students are empowered to grow intellectually, spiritually, and ethically.