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Legislative Work & Policy Wins

"At the core of my work is a belief that systems and institutions should treat all people fairly and with dignity."

The following are some of Maaria's legislative victories, achieved in partnership with elected officials, community organizations and issue-based coalitions.

Legislation

The Wadee Resolution

ABC7 Chicago

The U.S. Senate recognized the murder of 6-year-old Palestinian-Muslim boy Wadee Alfayoumi in Illinois as a hate crime.

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Legislation

Faith By Plate Act

CBS News Chicago

Mandates halal and kosher meal options in all Illinois state institutions, like schools, hospitals and correctional facilities.

Learn More →

Legislation

Faith Behind Bars Act

Illinois General Assembly

Institutes the right to practice faith in a correctional institution or facility.

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Legislation

Muhammad Ali Day

ABC7 Chicago

Made January 17 Muhammad Ali Day in Illinois and provided that the teaching of U.S. history include contributions made by Americans of different faiths.

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A hijab-wearing student athlete competing in track and field

Legislation

Inclusive Athletic Attire Act

Interfaith America

Amends school code to allow students to wear hijab, an undershirt, leggings, or other modest attire in accordance with one's religion when playing sports.

Learn More →

Legislation

Illinois Drug School Act

Illinois General Assembly

Established a drug intervention and education program for non-violent drug offenders.

Learn More →

ABC7 Chicago Newsviews segment on the Illinois Council on Women and Girls

Legislation

Illinois Council on Women and Girls Act

ABC7 Chicago

Formed the Illinois Council for Women and Girls, giving them a greater voice in crafting state laws that impact them.

Learn More →

Mediate.com illustration accompanying Maaria's article on bias-based bullying

Legislation

Cross-Cultural Mediation in Bullying Act

Mediate.com

Requires mediation between parties for school incidents involving bias-based bullying based on race, gender, class, ethnicity, religion, disability, or sexual orientation.

Learn More →

Legislation

Media Literacy

IMEDIA, University of Illinois

Every public high school may include in its curriculum a unit of instruction on media literacy.

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Placeholder image representing the Illinois Grocery Initiative

Advocacy

Food Deserts Resolution Advocacy

Illinois DCEO

Addresses inadequate access to fresh food in Illinois "food deserts."

Learn More →

Podcast

A Way Forward

With her podcast, A Way Forward, Maaria features impactful conversations with thought leaders, artists and experts across fields that inspire us to reflect and see possibilities for personal and social change.

Drawing upon her experience as a mediator, attorney, civil rights advocate, and motivational speaker, Maaria is committed to breaking out of the echo chamber and uplifting our humanity, one conversation at a time.

Listen now on Spotify Watch on YouTube

Book

More Than Pretty: How to Live a Life of Substance in an Artificial World is Maaria's guide to reconnecting with what's real in a digital, image-driven age.

"I wrote this book to support those seeking help with navigating the artificial nature of daily life in this digital era, and want to reconnect with what is real. In the end we are all searching for peace. We are all searching for substance."

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Maaria Mozaffar signing copies of her book

Maaria Mozaffar holding her book alongside a reader

Building A Life of Impact

I believe people who want to make an impact start from a place of curiosity and hope. If you're looking for direction, inspiration or a template, you are not alone.

With each module, this free course will guide you through a mental shift by taking stock of your current distractions, gaining clarity on your desires and purpose, and reminding you of the power of your intuition.

Placeholder image representing the Building A Life of Impact course

This course is for you if you find yourself asking:

What is my purpose?
Where am I headed?
Is this all there is?
What is my next step?
Can I change my circumstances?
How do I make my dreams a reality?

Enroll Now

Course Curriculum

Introduction: How to Radically Reimagine Your Future +

Module 1: Internal Guiding Compass +

Module 2: Baby Steps Towards a Cocoon +

Module 3: Let's Detox +

Module 4: Social Media Anxiety +

Module 5: Toxic Friends +

Module 6: Who Are You? It's a Values Game +

Module 7: Personal Power +

Module 8: Tools for Transformation +

Module 9: Your Purpose +

Module 10: Your Journey Leads You to A Bigger World +

Speaking

Empower. Inspire. Make an Impact.

Maaria is dedicated to breaking echo chambers and inspiring us as a global society to recognize our shared humanity. She challenges our increasingly artificial and materialistic world by encouraging people to live lives of substance and impact. Her talks offer an optimistic vision of what's possible when we work together to bridge divides.

Past Hosts

American Muslim Women's Association
Benedictine University
Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago
Google Women's Summit Chicago
Illinois Council of Women and Girls
Images & Perceptions Diversity Conference
International Media Literacy Research Symposium
Islamic Foundation Villa Park
Islamic Society of North America
Men 4 Chicago: Do Better Forum
Muslim Legal Fund of America
National American Muslim Policy Conference
The Citizens Foundation
The Skinless Project
UCLA
University of Illinois at Chicago
University of Illinois College of Law
Wellesley College
Women's March Chicago

Legislative Work & Policy Wins

"At the core of my work is a belief that systems and institutions should treat all people fairly and with dignity."

The following are some of Maaria's legislative victories, achieved in partnership with elected officials, community organizations and issue-based coalitions.

Legislation

The Wadee Resolution

ABC7 Chicago

The U.S. Senate recognized the murder of 6-year-old Palestinian-Muslim boy Wadee Alfayoumi in Illinois as a hate crime.

Learn More →

Legislation

Faith By Plate Act

CBS News Chicago

Mandates halal and kosher meal options in all Illinois state institutions, like schools, hospitals and correctional facilities.

Learn More →

Legislation

Faith Behind Bars Act

Illinois General Assembly

Institutes the right to practice faith in a correctional institution or facility.

Learn More →

Legislation

Muhammad Ali Day

ABC7 Chicago

Made January 17 Muhammad Ali Day in Illinois and provided that the teaching of U.S. history include contributions made by Americans of different faiths.

Learn More →

Legislation

Inclusive Athletic Attire Act

Interfaith America

Amends school code to allow students to wear hijab, an undershirt, leggings, or other modest attire in accordance with one's religion when playing sports.

Learn More →

Legislation

Illinois Drug School Act

Illinois General Assembly

Established a drug intervention and education program for non-violent drug offenders.

Learn More →

Legislation

Illinois Council on Women and Girls Act

ABC7 Chicago

Formed the Illinois Council for Women and Girls, giving them a greater voice in crafting state laws that impact them.

Learn More →

Legislation

Cross-Cultural Mediation in Bullying Act

Mediate.com

Requires mediation between parties for school incidents involving bias-based bullying based on race, gender, class, ethnicity, religion, disability, or sexual orientation.

Learn More →

Legislation

Media Literacy

IMEDIA, University of Illinois

Every public high school may include in its curriculum a unit of instruction on media literacy.

Learn More →

Advocacy

Food Deserts Resolution Advocacy

Illinois DCEO

Addresses inadequate access to fresh food in Illinois "food deserts."

Learn More →

Podcast

A Way Forward

With her podcast, A Way Forward, Maaria features impactful conversations with thought leaders, artists and experts across fields that inspire us to reflect and see possibilities for personal and social change.

Drawing upon her experience as a mediator, attorney, civil rights advocate, and motivational speaker, Maaria is committed to breaking out of the echo chamber and uplifting our humanity, one conversation at a time.

Listen now on Spotify Watch on YouTube

Book

More Than Pretty: How to Live a Life of Substance in an Artificial World is Maaria's guide to reconnecting with what's real in a digital, image-driven age.

"I wrote this book to support those seeking help with navigating the artificial nature of daily life in this digital era, and want to reconnect with what is real. In the end we are all searching for peace. We are all searching for substance."

Order Now

Building A Life of Impact

I believe people who want to make an impact start from a place of curiosity and hope. If you're looking for direction, inspiration or a template, you are not alone.

With each module, this free course will guide you through a mental shift by taking stock of your current distractions, gaining clarity on your desires and purpose, and reminding you of the power of your intuition.

This course is for you if you find yourself asking:

What is my purpose?
Where am I headed?
Is this all there is?
What is my next step?
Can I change my circumstances?
How do I make my dreams a reality?

Enroll Now

Course Curriculum

Introduction: How to Radically Reimagine Your Future +

Module 1: Internal Guiding Compass +

Module 2: Baby Steps Towards a Cocoon +

Module 3: Let's Detox +

Module 4: Social Media Anxiety +

Module 5: Toxic Friends +

Module 6: Who Are You? It's a Values Game +

Module 7: Personal Power +

Module 8: Tools for Transformation +

Module 9: Your Purpose +

Module 10: Your Journey Leads You to A Bigger World +

Speaking

Empower. Inspire. Make an Impact.

Maaria is dedicated to breaking echo chambers and inspiring us as a global society to recognize our shared humanity. She challenges our increasingly artificial and materialistic world by encouraging people to live lives of substance and impact. Her talks offer an optimistic vision of what's possible when we work together to bridge divides.

Past Hosts

American Muslim Women's Association
Benedictine University
Council of Islamic Organizations of Greater Chicago
Google Women's Summit Chicago
Illinois Council of Women and Girls
Images & Perceptions Diversity Conference
International Media Literacy Research Symposium
Islamic Foundation Villa Park
Islamic Society of North America
Men 4 Chicago: Do Better Forum
Muslim Legal Fund of America
National American Muslim Policy Conference
The Citizens Foundation
The Skinless Project
UCLA
University of Illinois at Chicago
University of Illinois College of Law
Wellesley College
Women's March Chicago