Advisory & speaking

Dr. Siddiqui collaborates with aligned institutions on strategy development, partnership management, educational initiatives, and public programming that seek to that contribute to sustained intellectual and community impact.

She also speaks widely on women's leadership and development, Muslim women's history, Islamic law, contemporary Muslim societies and institutional development.

areas of advisory

01

Institutional Vision and Strategy

Creating meaningful visions and strategies that transform institutional cohesion and create alignment.

02

Organizational Transformation

Designing organizational structures and expanding faith-based organizations through meaningful transformation.

03

Religious Education and Programming

Designing innovative educational programs for faith-based communities.

04

Research Development and Design

Developing small and medium scale research projects centered on providing solutions for communities.

05

Partnership Engagement

Identifying and maintaining partners that amplify your organization's vision.

06

Women's Development and Inclusion

Building meaningful spaces and policies for women that promote true inclusion.

Strategy, Partnerships, & Institution Building

Institution building is central to Dr. Siddiqui’s work. She approaches institutions as sites where knowledge, ethics, and public responsibility converge.

Institution building is central to Dr. Siddiqui’s work. She approaches institutions as sites where knowledge, ethics, and public responsibility converge.

As the founding Executive Director of Al-Mujadilah: Center and Mosque for Women, Dr. Sohaira leads the creation of a pioneering religious and educational institution that centers Muslim women as producers of religious knowledge and public thought. Beyond this, she actively contributes to academic governance at Georgetown University as a Professor and Director of the Women and Gender Studies Program.

She also sits on a number of prestigious boards, has advised a number of institutions on their strategic development and academic programs, and manages complex partnerships with ministries and global organizations as part of her directorship.  

Speaking
Topics of Expertise
Dr. Siddiqui is an engaging and thoughtful global speaker that welcomes engaging with your organization and community. She welcomes speaking on the following topics:
01
Muslim Women's Leadership and History
How can we understand Muslim women's history in a more nuanced way that allows for alternative understandings of power, participation, and agency? Who are overlooked models that we can call upon from the history of Muslim societies?
02
Islamic Law and Political Thought
How do we understand the development of Islamic law and political thought through the centuries? How has colonialism impacted the imaginary of Muslims and how can we begin the process of intellectual decolonization?
03
Women's Leadership and Development
How do we develop meaningful institutions and opportunities for women's leadership? What has been missing so far on this topic?
04
The Mosque and Its Future
How can we understand the history of the mosque in Islam and how can it be an institution of social change in the contemporary world?
05
Islamic Family Law
How has Islamic family law changed over the last century and what are some of the main challenges that the Muslim community needs to address in this area?
06
Colonialism in the Muslim World
What has been the impact of colonialism on Muslim societies and communities in the areas of law and education, and how can we begin to address the continued presence of colonial frameworks?
Dr. Siddiqui also welcomes speaking on other areas of her expertise.
  • Georgetown university

    Cambridge Muslim College

    Paragon

    Yaqeen Institute

    Northwestern University

ADVISORY Practice

Drawing on extensive experience in institution building, academic leadership, and governance, Dr. Siddiqui advises institutions navigating growth, complexity, and public responsibility, particularly within educational, religious, and nonprofit contexts.

Drawing on extensive experience in institution building, academic leadership, and governance, Dr. Siddiqui advises institutions navigating growth, complexity, and public responsibility, particularly within educational, religious, and nonprofit contexts.

Her advisory work includes:

  • Institutional vision and strategy

  • Organizational formation and transition

  • Religious education and public programming

  • Governance, credibility, and communications sensitivities

  • Research development and the translation of scholarly work into accessible public and institutional forms

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Get in Touch
For Further Inquiries
Reach out to discuss research collaborations, speaking engagements, or academic projects.

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Advisory & speaking

Dr. Siddiqui collaborates with aligned institutions on strategy development, partnership management, educational initiatives, and public programming that seek to that contribute to sustained intellectual and community impact.

She also speaks widely on women's leadership and development, Muslim women's history, Islamic law, contemporary Muslim societies and institutional development.

areas of advisory

01

Institutional Vision and Strategy

Creating meaningful visions and strategies that transform institutional cohesion and create alignment.

02

Organizational Transformation

Designing organizational structures and expanding faith-based organizations through meaningful transformation.

03

Religious Education and Programming

Designing innovative educational programs for faith-based communities.

04

Research Development and Design

Developing small and medium scale research projects centered on providing solutions for communities.

05

Partnership Engagement

Identifying and maintaining partners that amplify your organization's vision.

06

Women's Development and Inclusion

Building meaningful spaces and policies for women that promote true inclusion.

Strategy, Partnerships, & Institution Building

Institution building is central to Dr. Siddiqui’s work. She approaches institutions as sites where knowledge, ethics, and public responsibility converge.

Institution building is central to Dr. Siddiqui’s work. She approaches institutions as sites where knowledge, ethics, and public responsibility converge.

As the founding Executive Director of Al-Mujadilah: Center and Mosque for Women, Dr. Sohaira leads the creation of a pioneering religious and educational institution that centers Muslim women as producers of religious knowledge and public thought. Beyond this, she actively contributes to academic governance at Georgetown University as a Professor and Director of the Women and Gender Studies Program.

She also sits on a number of prestigious boards, has advised a number of institutions on their strategic development and academic programs, and manages complex partnerships with ministries and global organizations as part of her directorship.  

Speaking
Topics of Expertise
Dr. Siddiqui is an engaging and thoughtful global speaker that welcomes engaging with your organization and community. She welcomes speaking on the following topics:
01
Muslim Women's Leadership and History
How can we understand Muslim women's history in a more nuanced way that allows for alternative understandings of power, participation, and agency? Who are overlooked models that we can call upon from the history of Muslim societies?
02
Islamic Law and Political Thought
How do we understand the development of Islamic law and political thought through the centuries? How has colonialism impacted the imaginary of Muslims and how can we begin the process of intellectual decolonization?
03
Women's Leadership and Development
How do we develop meaningful institutions and opportunities for women's leadership? What has been missing so far on this topic?
04
The Mosque and Its Future
How can we understand the history of the mosque in Islam and how can it be an institution of social change in the contemporary world?
05
Islamic Family Law
How has Islamic family law changed over the last century and what are some of the main challenges that the Muslim community needs to address in this area?
06
Colonialism in the Muslim World
What has been the impact of colonialism on Muslim societies and communities in the areas of law and education, and how can we begin to address the continued presence of colonial frameworks?
Dr. Siddiqui also welcomes speaking on other areas of her expertise.
  • Georgetown university

    Cambridge Muslim College

    Paragon

    Yaqeen Institute

    Northwestern University

ADVISORY Practice

Drawing on extensive experience in institution building, academic leadership, and governance, Dr. Siddiqui advises institutions navigating growth, complexity, and public responsibility, particularly within educational, religious, and nonprofit contexts.

Drawing on extensive experience in institution building, academic leadership, and governance, Dr. Siddiqui advises institutions navigating growth, complexity, and public responsibility, particularly within educational, religious, and nonprofit contexts.

Her advisory work includes:

  • Institutional vision and strategy

  • Organizational formation and transition

  • Religious education and public programming

  • Governance, credibility, and communications sensitivities

  • Research development and the translation of scholarly work into accessible public and institutional forms

Portrait of portfolio creator
Get in Touch
For Further Inquiries
Reach out to discuss research collaborations, speaking engagements, or academic projects.

© Copyright 2026. All Rights Reserved.

Designed by

STUDIO SHERWANI