Maryam Awwal

Maryam Awwal, AMFT, APCC, of Bangladeshi heritage, brings intellectual rigor and organizational strength to Siraat’s board. She holds a BA and MA in Islamic Law and Legal Theory from Zaytuna College, a BA in Economics from UC Davis, and an MA in Counseling Psychology from The Wright Institute, where she also served as a Trainee Therapist at Berkeley City College. 

Maryam is continuing her traditional Islamic studies with scholars who have trained in Syria, Jordan, Pakistan, and more, with a focus on Islamic law and legal theory and their applications in our current context. Her professional and volunteer experience includes youth programming, spiritual and mental health support within college systems, and community education. 

At Siraat, Maryam is the behind-the-scenes strategist who keeps the board grounded, focused, and aligned with its mission. Maryam ensures that Siraat’s day-to-day operations and long-term vision stay on track while nurturing a culture of learning rooted in the deep Islamic tradition.