What We Do

Mission
MAPS supports the career, workplace, and community development of Muslim American public servants and serves as a catalyst, resource, and force multiplier for the affinity associations that represent them.
""WOW!!!!! I am beyond motivated, impressed, astonished and every other adjective I cant think of right now. Such a great organization and members that truly make me feel proud of them."
"I never thought someone from a background similar to mine would make it in a political environment in this country. I sometimes think that my position in the DoD is probably the ceiling of my career due to never seeing someone from a similar background in higher positions. I got a brand new perspective and a new sense of pride of what our brothers and sisters in faith have accomplished."
"The leadership team at MAPS displays a remarkable level of proactivity and engagement in all organizational activities, despite the demanding nature of their primary job roles as well as the members that grow by day. Although I may not be directly involved in the public service sector, my aspiration is to alleviate the burden on future generations and improve their well-being." -Muhammad Q S
"The workshops I attended were extremely informative. The instructors were knowledgeable and eager to help everyone in the session succeed. I can tell that they care about the community and the success of its members. All the services, and especially the resume review, are tailored and specific to the individual member. Thank you for all that you do for us - forever grateful for your help!"
"I joined MAPS seeking community, excited to meet fellow Muslims in public service. I immediately gained a village, a support system and a community of individuals invested in both the potential and success of one another."
"After spending five years at the highest level of Virginia state government, moving to the DC area to pursue a federal career proved challenging despite my extensive network and achievements. I am deeply grateful to have found MAPS this year. I am personally blown away by the time and effort leadership and fellow members have invested in me already. From resume preparation to workshops on navigating federal career paths to simply having a group of people to ask your professional questions, MAPS cultivates a safe and empowering space for Muslim public servants at all levels."
"What's so impressive about MAPS is the organization's commitment to advocate on behalf of our community in all aspects and subject areas, while also growing representation in states and cities across America. I'm particularly excited about the number of young Muslims this impacts by opening doors that were hidden from previous generations.
MAPS' professional services are the well-executed instruction manuals I knew I was missing for years. The professional resources and shared wealth of knowledge among this membership is a version of public service itself and I'm grateful for the opportunity and access."
"Navigating today’s federal government career landscape is quite challenging. MAPS workshops provide robust information, support, and practical insights about the process to equip me with with thorough understanding of the landscape and make informed decisions about my career path in federal government." - Murat
"Navigating USAJOBS is a great service offered by MAPS. I wish I had known about it sooner since unlike private sector jobs, the intricacies of applying for federal jobs can be easily overlooked without the guidance of an expert instructor(Ahmad), who have been navigating the federal space for a long time." - VS
"Ultimately, sharing space and conversation with fellow Muslim public servants has been particularly empowering and provides me with a sense of hope for the future and the next generation. I'm looking forward to doing my part as a member of this organization and contributing to the Muslim community and our advancement."
"I want to thank you for all your help in applying for federal government jobs. Alhumdulillah yesterday I got a tentative offer from a federal agency. Please keep me in your duas that the transition goes smoothly!"
"I’m really thankful for the programming MAPS has produced these past few months— having this level of support and insight means a lot as a young person."
"The USAJobs webinar was extremely helpful. It provided an insider look at what I've previously found to be a very confusing and complicated job search and application system. I really appreciated learning what all the terminology used on the site actually means, how government jobs are structured (including pay scales and moving between GS grades), and receiving practical tips for searching and applying for government jobs. I would highly recommend this webinar to anyone who uses USAJobs or is remotely interested in government jobs." - Lubna E.
The tailored tips and advice specific to seeking and obtaining federal careers were invaluable. The instructor was very well informed, and thoroughly covered resumes, pay scales, decoding job assessment questionnaires as well as an array of critical application elements that must not be overlooked. I appreciated his direct delivery and insights he shared from his own experiences. I found the use of a shared screen to go through the USAJobs site in real time together extremely helpful. I also truly appreciate having access to a sample resume, with accompanying advice on what elements make a strong federal resume."
"ASA. Just wanted to thank you for the presentation on resume and USAJobs. You covered so many critical points in short amount of time. It’s really beneficial to anyone navigating USAJobs. Thank you."
"Honestly, I'm incredibly impressed by the services and support MAPS Academy is providing on both an individual level as well as in groups."
"The enthusiasm, the commitment and the dedication blew me away. Ahmad really cared about each attendee and wanted this to work out for them. He truly is selfless." -Dan A.
"If you want to work for the government MAPS gives you the inside scoop. All the tips and tricks you need to get your resume noticed and work the system. Plus the webinar is free...so what are you waiting for?" - Hazem B.
"It's so surreal to find someone who is so genuine and sincere in wanting to help you out by sharing his/her knowledge and expertise--and time-- (for free!). Thank you all!"
[The USAJOBS Webinar had] "So many insider tips and tricks that were practical and hard to find elsewhere. Also the overall hopeful and helpful tone and conversational style."
"The evening federal career discussion style meeting was perfect for my schedule. We were able to introduce ourselves briefly, which helped connect us and gave us a chance to learn about differing backgrounds, interests and perspectives. I appreciated being able to ask questions in the moment but having the opportunity to directly follow up after the webinar directly."
"It was a lovely event, I was thankful for the space to connect to many new people. People who offered good advice, and had lots of similar interests and goals. Looking forward to joining more events in the future.
"I was pleased to learn about MAPS when a Muslim friend forwarded a link about an upcoming MAPS event. I have been in federal government for 25 years and have served in three different departments. MAPS sounds like the organization that can allow me do just that."
"Please accept my congratulations for running such a worthwhile organization. I am a retired public servant with about 30 years of federal government experience."

Donate Today
We welcome your support to help keep MAPS membership and programming free for all. MAPS is an active nonprofit corporation, registered in Washington, DC, with an approved 501(c)(3) status. Please consider making a tax- deductible donation to support MAPS’ programs and continued growth.