Five ways to serve, and to rise.

"I lived in America for the past 22 years. My family and I faced many challenges because of our faith. From my children’s experience with bullying to struggle I went through to find a job even with a master's degree. I would love to make the experience of others with similar situations easier and more productive."

"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."

"I have been a civil servant in local govt for past 20 years as an IT Director. Forming a group that represent Muslims was one long pending on my to-do list."

"The unity, kindness, positivity, and peacefulness of MAPS community is a tremendous asset. Those kinds of changes that MAPS brings to peoples’ lives might not be noticeable at first sight, but I wanted you to know how important it is what you have done and continue doing. You and all the folks who tirelessly dedicate their time and effort. I thought that you should know the real impact of MAPS in our members’ lives."

"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."

"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."

"During the past year, I was at a point where I was experiencing health issues due to stress resulting from unfair treatment at work. Being part of MAPS, interacting with my brothers and sisters that I met here in the chat room, during events, and at my workplace made an enormous difference in my psyche. I really mean it. Just the feeling of "community" created much needed support and positivity in my life."

"I recently came across this group online. I was happy to see the group and organizational structure to support Muslims in government."

"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.

"I'm glad MAPS exists as a space for all Muslim employees and public servants to support each other - I wish more orgs were like MAPS"

"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."

"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."

The MAPS Academy gave me a roadmap into public service I didn’t know existed, and the network to act on it.