Leaders are change-makers who identify gaps and inspire others to bridge those divides. I collaborate with leaders committed to building spaces of belonging—places where everyone is valued and seen.
In 2025, I will work with a cohort of women leaders committed to personal and collective transformation in aligning our hearts and spaces with the prophetic model of compassion, justice, and belonging.
Rukayat Yakub
Building Belonging Across Communities
From a global journey to a mission of change, my experiences navigating anti-Blackness have inspired my work in fostering belonging. Now pursuing a doctorate in Islamic leadership, I collaborate with community leaders to create inclusive spaces where everyone feels seen and valued.
In 2025, I am launching a program empowering Muslim women leaders to drive meaningful change. Together, we can build a future rooted in equity and connection.
Research
Resources
Curriculum
Classroom
Education
Rukayat's Journey
Bayan Islamic Graduate School - Chicago Theological Seminary, Chicago IL Apr 2027
DMin., Islamic Leadership
Bayan Islamic Graduate School - Chicago Theological Seminary, Chicago IL Apr 2024
M.A, Islamic Education
Montessori Institute of Prague, Prague, Czechia Mar 2021
AMI Orientation Certificate Course
Montessori Institute of Atlanta, Atlanta, GA Aug 2012
AMI Diploma
Profession
Author: The Muslim Contribution to Culture and Civilization (1996)
Publisher: Light Legacy Books (2018)
Coach: American Heroes History (2020)
Achievements
Award: Best Global Muslim Children's Books (2020)
Issuer: The Center for Global Muslim Life
Award: Outstanding Contribution (2020)
Issuer: Muslim Center of Greater Princeton
Other Projects
