Empowering Women: Nurturing Sisterhood
November 16 - 17, 2024

Cadar Mohamud is the founder & Host of The Digital Sisterhood Podcast and platform who is dedicated to amplifying the voices and stories of Muslim women in the digital realm with over 10 million listens. With her passion for empowering women, fostering inclusivity, and exploring the intersection of technology and storytelling, The Digital Sisterhood Podcast provides a platform for meaningful conversations and insights. Cadar is a visionary leader with a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities Muslim women face, she's passionate about bringing people with a wealth of experience to the podcast. Her expertise in community building combined with her passion for storytelling and connecting with others allows her to engage listeners in thought-provoking discussions that inspire change & reflection. The Digital Sisterhood Podcast has garnered a loyal following and received recognition for its unique and impactful approach. Listeners have praised the podcast for their authentic and relatable style, as well as their commitment to promoting Islam and sisterhood. The podcast serves as a beacon of inspiration, fostering a sense of community and connection among women navigating the digital landscape. By sharing the stories, insights, and experiences of Muslim women in the digital realm, The Digital Sisterhood Podcast is making a significant impact, creating a space where women can learn, grow, and thrive.

Hazel Gómez is a Puerto Rican and Mexican Muslim convert of over 20 years hailing from Chicago's west side. She graduated from Loyola University Chicago with double Bachelor’s degrees in Forensic Science and Biology. Hazel’s passion for studying Islam was heightened while at Al-Azhar University with a delegation of Latino and Latin American Muslim students, where they studied a myriad of the foundational Islamic sciences. She began volunteering at Rabata under the tutelage of Shaykha Dr. Tamara Gray and other Muslim women scholars since 2012 shortly after that and has been a Ribaat Academic Institute student since its inception. She is pursuing the Ribaat Teacher Certification and hopes to complete the Ribaat Scholar Certification. She is also currently the Board Chairwoman at Rabata. She has taught in the Rabata Dragonflies and RabaTEENS programs. She also has an ijazah in the Forty Hadith of Imam an-Nawawi. As a faith-rooted community organizer for over a decade, the labor of love for her and her husband is DREAM of Detroit, a nonprofit that combines community organizing with strategic housing and land development to build a healthy community and empower a marginalized neighborhood. Striving to be a better community servant, Hazel also dedicates her time as a volunteer, advisor, and board member to various nonprofits ranging from community development and Muslim convert care to anti-racism work and bail reform. She is an avid reader of all things about Muslims in America and is interested in the research and creation of an authentic Latino Muslim experience. She is pursuing a Master of Divinity in Islamic Chaplaincy from Bayan Islamic Graduate School out of Chicago Theological Seminary. In 2021, she was named by the Center for American Progress as 1 of 21 faith leaders to watch. https://www.americanprogress.org/article/21-faith-leaders-watch-2021/ She currently lives in Detroit with her husband and three sons.