Afaf Nasher is the Executive Director of CAIR-NY, with a JD from St. John’s University School of Law and a BS in Criminal Justice. She previously served as Board President of CAIR-NY and worked in commercial litigation. Her leadership focuses on challenging discrimination, promoting activism, and supporting the Muslim American identity. CAIR-NY provides advocacy, legal representation, and community resources. Ms. Nasher is a frequent speaker on civil rights and has been featured in major media outlets.