Isma Chaudhry MD
A physician by profession, Isma Chaudhry MD’s activism extends beyond healthcare issues. An advocate of interfaith initiatives, equity and social justice Isma has been involved with the Islamic Center of Long Island for more than 25 years. In 2015, the Center elected Isma as its first female president, and in 2018 she became the first female Chairperson. As part of her ongoing work on social justice Isma has made numerous public appearances, including the United Nations and United States Institute of Peace. A champion for women’s rights, in 2021 Isma Launched her non-for-profit to address the needs of distressed communities in Southeast Asia, and to address the refugee crisis, she launched an Interfaith Coalition “Upholding Humanity” to address refugee crisis in United States. She continues to aspire to build bridges of mutual respect and move beyond “just tolerance”, and redefining feminism with wit, and humor.
