Dr. Mohammed Mustafa is a British-Australian Palestinian doctor and former professional rugby player, widely known on social media as “Beast from the Middle East.” Through his platform (@beastfromthe_middleeast), he documents the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, drawing from his first-hand experiences on medical missions. Combining his medical expertise with his athletic resilience, Dr. Mustafa has become a powerful advocate for the Palestinian people, using his voice to raise global awareness and inspire action.

Ali Nasser began his studies at the International Islamic University of Malaysia (IIUM), earning an Associate's Degree in Arabic Language, and later continued at the Islamic University of Madinah, where he completed a degree in Islamic Theology and Missiology. He currently serves as Imam at the Islamic Information Society of Calgary (IISC), where he provides spiritual guidance, community outreach, and faith-based education. He also works with institutions such as the Calgary Police Service, Calgary Fire Department, and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), offering diversity and cultural awareness training. As Director of Youth Affairs at Al-Kahf Youth Centre, he works to inspire and mentor young Muslims, helping them develop confidence, leadership, and a strong sense of identity. He also serves as the official Muslim Chaplain at the University of Calgary, supporting students through spiritual care, mentorship, and interfaith engagement.

Nabil Ali is an international development and humanitarian leader with over a decade of experience in nonprofit leadership, humanitarian response, and sustainable development. He joined IDRF in 2016 as a Program Manager and has since served as Chief Operating Officer before being appointed Interim Chief Executive Officer in 2026, helping lead humanitarian and development work across Africa, Asia, the Middle East, South America, and Canada and managing complex portfolios in more than 30 countries. He has represented IDRF at the United Nations General Assembly and international forums, serves on the boards of Cooperation Canada and the Ontario Council for International Cooperation, and was named one of Corporate Knights' Top 30 Under 30 Sustainability Leaders (2020) and among The Peak's Emerging Leaders in Social Impact (2024). His work is grounded in the belief that humanitarian efforts should be locally led, accountable, and partnership-driven.

Noor Al-Henedy is a Palestinian-Canadian advocate, community leader, facilitator and speaker. She is the founder of ELMA Consulting, where she works with organizations and leaders on communications, engagement and navigating complex conversations and issues. With more than a decade of experience across government, nonprofit and community spaces, Noor’s work has spanned communications, public engagement, community relations and leadership. Noor previously served as Chair of the Board of Al Rashid Mosque, becoming the first woman appointed to lead the board of Canada’s first mosque in its more than 90-year history. Her community leadership and advocacy have included work in education, interfaith dialogue, civic engagement, anti-racism, Islamophobia and anti-Palestinian racism. Her work and lived experience have brought her into conversations at the intersection of leadership, identity, belonging and public life, particularly within Muslim and diverse communities.