MAPS LEADERSHIP TEAM
Muslim Americans in Public Service is managed by a Board of Directors, which are supported by Deputy Directors, specialized Board Committees, and a standing, non-decision-making Advisory Council.
To facilitate its mission effectively, MAPS also organizes State Committees for sub-national member and policy coordination; facilitates the establishment of MAPS Chapter Employee Resource Groups (ERGS) within Federal Departments and Agencies; and convenes both State and Federal Leadership Coordination Councils to provide fora for sustained cooperation and collaboration across similarly focused Muslim public service associations and organizations.
MAPS also coordinates several professional Communities of Practice (COPs) to support members currently serving, or looking to serve, within specific career tracks across all levels and branches of government.
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MAPS objectives and activities are developed and executed by an experienced Board of Directors.
The Board is comprised of a dedicated Executive Committee that serves alongside senior public servants and community organizers that help guide decisions as At-Large Members.
Together, participating in their personal capacities, they represent a diversity of professional backgrounds, ethnic and Muslim faith communities, levels and branches of government experience, and civil society engagement.
BOARD DEPUTY DIRECTORS, COMMITTEE CHAIRS & SPECIALISTS
Board Committees and Task Forces may be formed by the MAPS Board as needed to achieve MAPS’ mission and organizational priorities. These include the Board Committees for Membership, Operations, Professional Development, Communications, Policy, Outreach, and Finance, as well as the Standing Legal Advocacy and Public Private Partnership Committees.
Board Deputy Directors support their respective Directors, shape their specialized portfolios, manage their Committees, and execute their duties and voting obligations in their absence. Deputies serve key sustainability goals while ensuring diversity of thought, consensus building and continuity of operations.
Committee Chairs lead additional Board Committees that tackle novel and experimental functions and goals in service of our membership and broader community.
MAPS STATE COMMITTEES
Coordinated by MAPS’ Outreach Director, State Committees help organize MAPS National members and local public servants, and represent MAPS among government officials within their respective States.
These local leaders ensure community and professional development are brought directly to local public servants where they live and work.
Presidents of all MAPS State Committees are also connected to one another on a State Leadership Coordination Council. Learn more about our State Committees, including their full leadership and individual resources here.
BOARD COMMITTEE MEMBERS & SPECIALISTS
Board Committees and Task Forces formed by the MAPS Board to achieve MAPS’ mission and organizational priorities rely on qualified members and specialists that serve as key resources with their respective portfolios and to the organization at large.
While not shown below, Board Committees also include other Board members, Deputy Directors and leaders.
MAPS COMMUNITIES OF PRACTICE
Coordinated by MAPS’ Professional Development Director, MAPS convenes several professional Communities of Practice (COPs) that connect members based on common public service career tracks. These associations also serve to introduce and integrate prospective public servants directly into their desired public service professions.
Each COP is led by a Chief of Practice and a Deputy Chief of Practice that facilitate general and agency-specific career panels, mentorship, skill sharing, knowledge management, recruitment and advancement services for specialized roles in all levels and branches of government.
MAPS currently supports COPS for public service professionals in National Security/ Foreign Policy, Health, Legal, International Development, and Economics roles, with more under development.
FEDERAL LEADERSHIP COORDINATION COUNCIL
Coordinated by MAPS’ Outreach Director, MAPS convenes two Leadership Coordination Councils (Federal and State) to provide fora for sustained cooperation and collaboration across similarly focused organizations, and to allow input into the programs and services of MAPS National.
While the State Leadership Coordination Council connects the Presidents of all MAPS State Committees above, the MAPS Federal Leadership Coordination Council is comprised of representatives of established Muslim staff associations across the Federal government. Represented organizations include MAPS Federal Chapters and other Muslim employee resource groups, employee networking/ affinity groups, and volunteer employee associations across the Federal Inter-agency.
Leadership Coordination Council members participate in MAPS in their official capacities representing their respective organizations. Participation in MAPS does not reflect or imply endorsement by the listed U.S. Government agencies and departments.
All Board members participate in MAPS in their personal capacities, while Leadership Coordination Council members serve in their official organizational capacities. Participation in MAPS does not reflect or imply endorsement by the U.S. Government or any of its agencies and departments.
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