Meet…

Saima Nasim, M.S.

Founder of Moeen

Overview

Saima is a Conflict Resolution Expert, Trainer, Mediator, Facilitator and Founder of Moeen, specializing in addressing cultural and religious sensitivities in conflict resolution. She leads training sessions with The National Conflict Resolution Center, working with a diverse range of clients, including executives, HR professionals, staff, landlords, students, and more. As a facilitator, Saima focuses on resolving cultural and religious conflicts, fostering dialogue and reconciliation across differences, and navigating polarized relationships during times of tension. In addition Saima serves as a Facilitator with UFacilitate, conducting dialogue and workshops across the globe. Saima has been invited as a guest speaker at UCSD (University of California San Diego) and USD (University of San Diego).


Her passion for this work is rooted in her experience as an active community organizer, serving on multiple nonprofit boards and leading initiatives that address the challenges to growth. Saima holds a Master of Science in Conflict Management and Resolution from The University of San Diego.


Her core approach is to facilitate the process of empowerment for individuals and groups through the resolution process, building relationships and driving positive change both at the interpersonal and organizational levels. With her extensive education and hands-on experience, Saima is dedicated to facilitating lasting transformation.

Education

Master of Science: Conflict Management and Resolution

The University of San Diego, California

Bachelor’s Degree: Psychology

University of Manitoba, Canada

Religious studies

The Ohio State University

Certifications

Certified Trainer

The National Conflict Resolution Center, 2022

Mediation

The National Conflict Resolution Center, 2022

Advisory Board

Shaykh
Jamaal Diwan

Co-Founder, Resident Scholar – The Majlis

Michael Fryer

Professor of Practice – University of San Diego

Imam
Taha Hassane

Director of The Islamic Center of San Diego

Mamoon Syed

Senior Vice President and Chief People Officer –
The Children’s Hospital
Los Angeles

My Story

I was born and raised in Winnipeg, Canada. Currently, I reside in San Diego, California with my family. Getting married at a very early age, and having my children soon after, I have the experience in the area of marriage and family. Furthermore, due to my educational background, and work in the community, many have and continue to approach me seeking advice or help in personal matters. This has led to my continued passion to support those around me.

Growing up in an exemplary community, opportunities for me to be involved in community building started in my teenage years. I have had the privilege of being a part of organizations throughout the country such as the Muslim Youth Council, Manitoba Islamic Association, Muslim Youth of North America, Muslim Students Association, Islamic Society of North America, Noor Islamic Center and more. I currently serve on the Rihla Board and have recently completed a three-year term as the Education Director on the Muslim Community Center of San Diego Board and as well an Executive Board member for the CAIR San Diego Board. I have established an ongoing part-time Hifz program and co-founded Youth Intensive Classes at our local Masjid. Over the years I have partnered with others in the community to initiate a number of key successful programs throughout San Diego, including Reclaiming Our Faith; The Annual Community-Wide Family Conference.

Years of experience in community work inspires me to an unrelenting resolve to help move the community to the next level. I have witnessed, on innumerable occasions, how the inability to resolve conflict has been a major factor hindering organizational and community progress. This has been the motivation for completing my Master’s Degree in Conflict Management and Resolution. My focus during my Master’s degree consisted of holistic methodologies, mediation, conflict analysis and an in-depth study on the Prophet Muhammed’s (PBUH) approach to conflict resolution and negotiation.
With my experience, training and expertise I am eager to help communities and organizations grow to their full potential!

A Few Organizational Clients I have had the honor of Training:

Some Kind Words

  • On behalf of the Afghan Community Culture Center, thank you for your outstanding conflict management training in our community. I was personally so impressed the way you took direct ownership of the training and conducted the sessions with Afghan newcomers’ families how to resolve a conflict and be peaceful in our life. I have asked a great number of community members from male and female they were so appreciated about the quality of training you provided, and they tend to come again and again to gain further knowledge on how to manage conflict at any circumstances. Based on the service we have received from you; we kindly appreciate your services.

    – Mumtaz Momand

    Deputy Director of ACCC location pin iconSan Diego, CA

  • I attended a parenting workshop led by Saima in May. The format of the workshop was unique for me in that it was a guided discussion. I really loved that aspect, as it allowed for different opinions and perspectives within the topic at hand. Saima made everyone feel welcome and comfortable. She provided handouts that highlighted subtopics and areas of discussion.

    All of this contributed to a very insightful and effective learning experience. I would highly recommend it and personally look forward to participating in her upcoming events.

    – Ayesha Huda

    location pin iconSan Diego, CA

  • A while ago, I took Saima’s parent conflict resolution class. It was a straightforward yet very effective session. She taught us simple yet very powerful steps on conflict resolution which in my opinion can be used in our other relationships as well. She explained each step so well and thoroughly. There were other participants that gave a little experience of their past scenarios where they had tried something similar and how well it worked. It motivated me to step outside my comfort zone and adapt to these steps to better my relationship with my children and spouse.

    – Afshan Billoo

    location pin iconSan Diego, CA

  • Strengthening our Marriage through Conflict Resolution was an extremely beneficial and insightful class. Saima used many different difficult scenarios one may face in a marriage or in parenting and gave wonderful tips as to how to maneuver through them without conflicting with the other person. These are life skills that each one of us should possess but have never really formally learned. Attending this seminar was an opportunity I am glad I didn’t miss.

    – Alia Khan

    location pin iconSan Diego, CA

  • I want to thank Saima Nasim for the great tips that she gave in the workshop about conflict resolution amongst the married couples. What I liked about her talk that she recommended simple, yet very practical skills to be used and can be remembered easily when faced with a conflict. In addition to that, I really appreciate her positive approach to conflicts and disagreements. She gave tips on how to turn disagreements into means towards strengthening relationships. That was amazing!

    – Arwa Alkhawaja

    Founder of Rihla location pin iconSan Diego, CA