Meet our dedicated team, united by a shared commitment to education, empowerment, and meaningful impact for Afghan girls and women.
Dr. Mohammad Nasir Jallah

Dr. Mohammad Nasir Jallah

Founder
Dr. Mohammad Nasir Jallah is an Afghan-Canadian physician, educator, and humanitarian leader devoted to advancing equitable access to education and healthcare for Afghan communities. A graduate of Kabul Medical University (MD, 2008), he has successfully completed key components of Canadian medical licensure, including the MCCEE and NAC-OSCE.
Dr. Zubaida Zhwak

Dr. Zubaida Zhwak

Co-Founder
Dr. Zubaida Anwari Zhwak is a seasoned and compassionate Medical Doctor with over two decades of experience in the healthcare field, specializing in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Dr. Nader Exeer

Dr. Nader Exeer

Chairman
Dr. Nader Ahmad Exeer earned his Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from Kabul University of Medical Sciences in 1982. He began his academic career as an Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine in 1989 and specialized in Internal Medicine at Aliabad Teaching Hospital in 1997.
Dr. Bashir Noormal

Dr. Bashir Noormal

Deputy Chairperson
Dr. Bashir Noormal (born October 7, 1957, in Kabul, Afghanistan) is a public health expert and medical educator with over four decades of experience in health systems development, education, and research.
Dr. Masood Noora

Dr. Masood Noora

Deputy Chairperson
Dr. Masood Noora is an accomplished Program Manager and medical professional with extensive experience in healthcare, education, and international program management.

Board Of Directors

Dr. Abdul Wahed Sidiqi

Dr. Abdul Wahed Sidiqi

Dr. Abdul Wahed Sidiqi, a Kabul University MD graduate (2001), became a key figure in Afghan cardiology. He founded Ariana Hospital in 2009, pioneering a cardiology practice and echocardiography training, significantly advancing opportunities for female doctors.
Dr. Zahir Ayubi

Dr. Zahir Ayubi

Dr. Mohammad Zahir Ayubi is a distinguished Afghan academic and public health professional whose career spans over three decades of service in higher education, public health management, and media leadership.
Dr. MNJ

Dr. MNJ

Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Ottawa–Kabul Global Education Centre (OGEC) Dr. Mohammad Nasir Jallah is an Afghan-Canadian physician, educator, and
Dr. Tamana Barakaty

Dr. Tamana Barakaty

Dr. Tamana Barakati Humkar is a Fellow Researcher at Queen Mary University of London, where she contributes to teaching and training in Fixed Prosthodontics Clinical Laboratory Skills.
Dr. Faryal Yasamin Omary

Dr. Faryal Yasamin Omary

Dr. Faryal Yasamin Omary is head of Curative Medicine at KOMU-E. She has over 6 years of experience in research and medical education. She earned her first Medical Degree from Kabul Medical University in Afghanistan.
Dr. Sumaira Yaftali

Dr. Sumaira Yaftali

Dr. Yaftali also held the position of Chief of the Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery at KUMS for three years, where she played a pivotal role in curriculum development, faculty leadership, and student mentorship.
Aziz Amiri

Aziz Amiri

Aziz Amiri has been in various industries and businesses for well over thirty years. Over this period, he has learned many new skills, developed expertise in a myriad of fields, and has acquired valuable knowledge which he has been able to use to advance his ventures and ideas.
Numan Tarin

Numan Tarin

Numan Tarin is a seasoned Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) with ID# R707413 and is in good standing with the College of Citizenship and Immigration Consultants (CCIC).
Dr. Bashir Mubashir

Dr. Bashir Mubashir

Dr. Bashir Mobasher is a postdoctoral fellow at the American University (DC), an adjunct at the American University of Afghanistan, and an affiliate with EBS Universität.
Dr. Uranus Asefi Barekzai

Dr. Uranus Asefi Barekzai

Dr. Uranus Asefi is a medical doctor and educator with a distinguished background in medicine, academic instruction, and leadership. .

Executive Team

Dr. Mohammad Nasir Jallah

Dr. Mohammad Nasir Jallah

CEO
Dr. Mohammad Nasir Jallah is an Afghan-Canadian physician, educator, and humanitarian leader devoted to advancing equitable access to education and healthcare for Afghan communities. A graduate of Kabul Medical University (MD, 2008), he has successfully completed key components of Canadian medical licensure, including the MCCEE and NAC-OSCE.
Dr. Tamana Barakaty

Dr. Tamana Barakaty

Chief of Academic Officer
Dr. Tamana Barakati Humkar is a Fellow Researcher at Queen Mary University of London, where she contributes to teaching and training in Fixed Prosthodontics Clinical Laboratory Skills.
Dr. Masood Noora

Dr. Masood Noora

Chief Operating Officer
Dr. Masood Noora is an accomplished Program Manager and medical professional with extensive experience in healthcare, education, and international program management.
Ladia Ahmed

Ladia Ahmed

Chief Financial Officer
Ladia Ahmed is a finance professional with a degree in International Accounting and Finance and over 13 years of experience in real estate, where she specializes in real estate accounting.
Dr. Zahir Ayubi

Dr. Zahir Ayubi

Director of Quality
Dr. Mohammad Zahir Ayubi is a distinguished Afghan academic and public health professional whose career spans over three decades of service in higher education, public health management, and media leadership.
Yameenullah Yameen

Yameenullah Yameen

Fundraising and partnership Senior Advisor
Yameen is a dedicated and results-driven professional with over 20 years of experience in fundraising, partnerships, administration, procurement, HR, and IT.
Shaker Naikzad

Shaker Naikzad

Head of Funding for OGEC
Shaker Naikzad is a Portfolio Manager and Wealth Advisor with RBC Dominion Securities. He has more than 20 years experience in wealth and investment managemwnt, business, finance and banking. He has built and managed successful wealth management businesses for large financial institutions in Canada. Shaker is a Certified Financial Planner, Canadian Investment Manager and Fellow of Canadian Securities Institute.