Khalid Ouanaim

Khalid Ouanaim - Director & Tampa Community Outreach

I am an active Islamic worker who leads with
compassion, to build strong relationships and bring
unity to my community.

I served as a Board Member for the Islamic Center of South Florida for
15 years. My Islamic Education from a Moroccan University (HS2) keeps me grounded in faith.

I accomplished years of community services and dedication with different centers and organizations here in Florida. I am currently the ICNA Relief, West Florida Director. ICNA Relief’s mission is to express the beauty and the light that is at the core of Islam. I commit myself daily to achieve this mission.

Patricia Cruse

Patricia “Aliyah” Cruse - Office Manager / Outreach Coordinator

Pat “Aliyah” Cruse, became a part of the ICNA Relief team in
February of 2019. I have been blessed to work in the field
of positive human growth and development for almost
40 years.

Working for a variety of non-for –profit organizations has afforded me the opportunities to experience and learn the intricacies of management and program coordination to create successful outcome measures. My diverse 1000 plus in-service hours and respect for creation has guided my passion for Humanitarian work.

I studied Fine Arts at Hampton University and am a mother to my three children and many more. I have lived in the Tampa Bay Area for 35 years, and serve on several organizational Boards and committees.
I was born and raised on St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands.