ABOUT US

Muslim Women Professionals advances the economic empowerment of Muslim women by equipping them with the skills, networks, and opportunities they need to thrive professionally and financially.

MISSION

VISION

We strive to embody a supportive and inclusive community through education, mentorship, and networking that promotes growth, fosters innovation, and builds resources for future generations.

We value Economic Empowerment, Collective Success, and Principled Leadership that reflects our Islamic values.

VALUES

  1. Economic Empowerment: We believe Muslim women should be financially independent and build generational wealth. We do this by creating clear pathways to acquiring financial skills that open doors to real economic mobility.

  2. Collective Power-Building: We believe in building ecosystems by investing in one another. We do this by providing mentorship, cultivating confidence, and fostering safe spaces that uplift Muslim women voices.

  3. Principled Leadership: We believe in exemplifying leadership that is rooted in faith and integrity. We do this by modeling excellence and showing up as our best selves, redefining leadership through our individual strengths, and setting new standards as representatives of Muslim women leaders.

HISTORY

2015

Discovery

Sofia Haq discovered the problem of the lack of resources and networking opportuntities for Muslim Women Professionals.

Creation

2018

Muslim Women Professionals (MWP) was started in 2018 by Sofia Haq. In 2018, she left her full-time role to start MWP.

First Event

2019

Hosted first Muslim Women Professionals networking event in Southern California.

Virtual Space

2020

Started hosting virtual events to support MWPs through the pandemic; participated in the Grid110 Accelerator.

First Social

2021

MWP Hosted the first Coffee Chat in NYC.

Officialization

2022

MWP became an official non-profit organization.

First Conference

2023

MWP is a certified 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and is the fastest growing non-profit for Muslim Women in the world.

Certification

2023

MWP Hosted their first annual MWP Conference with over 30+ MWP speakers.