Abdullah Ansari
Director of Marketing & Communications
Abdullah currently serves as the Director of Marketing & Communications for Khalil Center nationally, ensuring brand growth and consistency across a diverse set of platforms.
Male, Chicagoland
Akrama Hashmi
Director of Development
Akrama Hashmi is a highly motivated senior professional with 15+ years of proven nonprofit success. Akrama drives impactful outcomes that advance organizational objectives & foster sustainable growth.
Male, Chicagoland
Deema Bakleh
Counseling Intern
Deema Bakleh is a Counseling Intern at Khalil Center, pursuing her Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Northwestern University. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, baking, and spending time outdoors.
Female, Chicagoland
Dr. Dilek McCombs
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Dilek McCombs is a licensed clinical psychologist in the state of Illinois holding a doctorate degree (Psy.D.) and a master’s degree (M.A.) in clinical psychology from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology.
Female, Chicagoland
Dr. Fahad Khan
Deputy & Clinical Director (National)
Dr. Fahad Khan is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and a Masters degree in Biomedical Sciences.
Male, Chicagoland
Dr. Hamza Quadri
Post-Doctoral Fellow in Clinical Psychology
Hamza Quadri has a Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology where he also attained his Masters in Clinical Psychology
Male, Chicagoland
Dr. Hooman Keshavarzi
Executive Director/Founder
Hooman Keshavarzi is licensed as a psychotherapist in the state of Illinois, he holds a Doctorate of Clinical Psychology, a Masters of Clinical Psychology and a Bachelors of Science
Male, Chicagoland
Dr. Muheeb Giwa
Therapist
Dr. Giwa is a therapist who specializes in working with young and older adults individually, as a couple, or in group settings.
Male, Chicagoland
Dr. Samar Harfi
Psychologist
Dr. Samar holds a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology.
Female, Chicagoland
Dr. Sarah Syed
Psychologist & Clinical Training Director
Dr. Sarah Syed completed her doctorate in clinical psychology from the Texas School of Professional Psychology in Dallas, Texas.
Female, Chicagoland
Fatima Siddiqi
Administrator
Fatima Siddiqi began as an undergraduate intern and has transitioned as Administrative Team at Khalil Center.
Female, Chicagoland
Humeraa Khoda
Graduate Clinical Intern
Humeraa Khoda is currently completing her master’s degree at NEIU in clinical mental health counseling. She completed her bachelor’s from LUC.
Female, Chicagoland