Pathways to Influence: Building Leaders that Shape Tomorrow
We’re happy to invite you to our highly anticipated 2026 Annual Bay Area Banquet. It will be an evening dedicated to celebrating leadership, impact, and the next generation of changemakers.
The program will highlight our alums’ achievements and our supporters’ commitment to empowering the next generation of public servants, attorneys, journalists, writers, filmmakers, nonprofit leaders, and academics.
Meet ISF Alumni in Action
From scholarship recipients and film grantees to congressional interns and fellows, journalism fellows, and policy leaders, these ISF alumni are shaping the future across law, media, film, and public service. Join us as we welcome back alumni whose journeys reflect the impact of ISF’s mission in action.
Colette Ghunim
Filmmaker ISF Film Grantee
Ali Fazal, Esq.
Assistant District Attorney ISF Scholarship Recipient & Intern
Muna Sultana
2024 Thomas R. Pickering Fellow ISF Congressional Intern & Fellow
Ulaa Kuziez
Religion News Service ISF Journalism Intern & Fellow
Ammar Syed
Panelist Host ISF Policy Program Manager
Madinah Wilson-Anton
State Representative & Comedian
Become a Sponsor
Our annual events are made possible through the generosity of sponsors and community partners who believe in investing in the next generation of leaders.
Sponsorship Opportunities Available
Join us as a sponsor for ISF’s 2026 Annual Banquets and align your organization with a mission dedicated to empowering the next generation of Muslim leaders in policy, law, media, film, and public service.
Event Details
Join us for an evening of community, celebration, and impact at ISF’s 2026 Bay Area Banquet.
Bay Area Banquet
Saturday, October 24, 2026
Grand Bay Hotel
223 Twin Dolphin Dr
Redwood City, CA 94065
Free on-site parking is available.
Formal
Why We Focus on Our Program Areas
ISF empowers voices that often go unheard. By concentrating our efforts across public policy, public interest law, media, and film, we build pathways for Muslim leaders to shape the stories, systems, and decisions that impact our communities.
Film
Muslim stories remain deeply underrepresented in mainstream film. ISF invests in filmmakers who expand representation, challenge stereotypes, and bring authentic stories to audiences.
Law
ISF builds legal pathways for future attorneys committed to justice, civil rights, immigration, public defense, and public service.
Media
Accurate, nuanced journalism is essential to public understanding. ISF supports Muslim writers, reporters, and editors entering newsrooms and media spaces.
Policy
Muslim representation in public policy remains limited. ISF helps emerging leaders gain the experience, mentorship, and access needed to serve in decision-making spaces.
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