Effective July 1st, 2026, Abdullah Mamun has assumed the role of President of TISA. Since joining as Chief Strategy Officer last year, he has brought clarity of vision and steady dedication to strengthening our institution, deepening our strategic direction, and helping TISA grow into the fullness of its mission.
As President, Abdullah Mamun will serve alongside Executive Vice President and Chief Academic Officer Dr. James Jones, Dean of Academic Affairs Dr. Yasir Qadhi, and the dedicated TISA leadership team. Together, they will carry forward a shared vision rooted in scholarship, sincerity, and a deep commitment to cultivating the next generation of Muslim scholars, leaders, and thinkers while advancing TISA’s mission of academic excellence and service to the Muslim community.
Abdullah al Mamun is dedicated to strengthening Muslim-led institutions that uphold the prophetic legacy of education, justice, and service.
He previously served as Vice President of Advancement at Bayan Islamic Graduate School for nearly five years, and before that spent eight years as Deputy Executive Director at the Muslim Legal Fund of America (MLFA). His community leadership began as a Youth Director with the Muslim Ummah of North America (MUNA).
Through his coaching firm, Khair Impact, Abdullah provides strategic guidance for leaders and boards in nonprofits and faith-based organizations to enhance strategy, capacity, and resource development. He also contributes through service with the Sachse Muslim Society, Quba Academy, and Zil Money.
Abdullah earned his BA in Middle Eastern Studies and Business Administration from Fordham University and completed graduate studies in Graphic Communication Management and Technology at New York University. He is currently pursuing a doctorate in Humanitarian Leadership through the Zakat Foundation Institute, with research focused on organizational sustainability through zakat and sadaqah financial models.
He lives in Sachse, Texas, with his wife and their four sons.