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.
Meet Our Team
Imam Dr. Sayed Al-Qazwini
Director
Ahmad Khalife
President/Member
Senior Principal Engineer, Parker
Sunday School Principal, IECOC
MS in Mechanical Engineering, CSULB
Dr. Shayan Doroudi
Director/Member
Assistant Professor of Education, UC Irvine
PhD in Computer Science, Carnegie Mellon University
BS in Computer Science, Caltech
Mohammad Mehdi Ali
Chair
PhD candidate in Quranic Sciences, USC
JD in Law, Stanford University
MA in Sociology, Stanford University
BA in International Relations, Stanford University
Fulbright Scholar (Amman, Jordan)
Nada Ezzeddine
Vice Chair
Pharmacy Account Manager, Outcomes
MS in Healthcare Administration, CSU
BS in Public Health, UC Irvine
BA in Education Sciences, UC Irvine
Ali Mohammadinia
Treasurer
Business Owner
Operations & Logistics Expert
Ali Jaber
Member
Licensed Architect and President of Ali Jaber Architect
Real Estate Developer
B.Arch in Architecture & Environmental Design
Ahmad Khalife
Member
Senior Principal Engineer, Parker
Sunday School Principal, IECOC
MS in Mechanical Engineering, CSULB
Dr. Shayan Doroudi
Member
Assistant Professor of Education, UC Irvine
PhD in Computer Science, Carnegie Mellon University
BS in Computer Science, Caltech
Jolanda Hendriks
Principal
Leadership roles at the Department of Justice in the Netherlands, the European Union in Turkey, and a large non-profit in Los Angeles
MA in Organization and Management, Free University Amsterdam
BBA in Business Studies, Business School Enschede
Islamic Education Certificate, Bayan Islamic Graduate School
Dr. Sherwin Doroudi
Islamic Studies Curriculum Designer
Assistant Professor of Industrial & Systems Engineer (ISyE), University of Minnesota
Served on the ISyE Department’s Undergraduate Education Committee
Curriculum Designer, Az-Zahra Madrassa, Minnesota
Ph.D. in Industrial Administration (Operations Management), Carnegie Mellon University
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.