Meet Our Team
Our goal is to provide a sanctuary for education, helping shape compassionate future leaders, who through their knowledge and virtue, make meaningful contributions to the world.
Who We Are
ARK Academy is governed by a Board of Directors and Executive Committee
The Board of Directors is responsible for shaping and preserving the school’s character, ensuring the mission, vision, and philosophy are upheld, and maintaining strong governance based on our core values. The Board also advises and supports the Executive Committee Chair, who leads the Executive team in fulfilling the school’s vision and purpose.
Our current Board and Executive Committee members include community leaders and future parents of ARK Academy students, each bringing unique expertise from a range of backgrounds. This includes professionals from various fields such as Islamic scholarship, law, business, education, and architecture. Their collective experience provides a well-rounded perspective that supports the school’s growth and success.
Board of Directors
Imam Dr. Sayed Al-Qazwini
Islamic Scholar And Author
Ahmad Khalife
Principal Engineer, Parker Aerospace
Dr. Shayan Doroudi
Professor of Education, UC Irvine
Executive Committee
Mohammad Mehdi Ali
Chair
Nada Ezzeddine
Vice Chair
Ali Mohammadinia
Treasurer
Dr. Shayan Doroudi
Member
Ahmad Khalife
Member
Ali Jaber
Member
Staff
Jolanda Hendriks
Principal
Dr. Sherwin Doroudi
Islamic Studies Curriculum Designer