Meet the Team
We re not just a team we re friends, with relationships that span decades. We each bring experience and expertise from our own fields, and by listening, learning, and working together, we try to live the kind of connection we hope to inspire in others.
Every Meaningful
Conversation Begins
with Listening.
we transform challenging
conversations into powerful
opportunities for connection and
change—through bold workshops,
personalized coaching, private presentations, and expertly facilitated dialogue.
AT ISMA/SHEMA ...
Interfaith Leaders Can No Longer Hide from Talking about Israel-Palestine
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Addressing and Fighting Islamophobia
Confronting Prejudice: Exploring Antisemitism
and Islamophobia
Bridging Perspectives: Understanding the
Israel-Palestine Conflict
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Presentations & Workshops
So insightful and superbly organized.
The comprehensive history and tropes were super enlightening. Each member of the team brought a rich element to the overall presentation.
Association of California Community College Administrators
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Meet the Team
We’re not just a team—we’re friends, with relationships that span decades. We each bring experience and expertise from our own fields, and by listening, learning, and working together, we try to live the kind of connection we hope to inspire in others.
Adnan Jabar
Draws on his Jerusalem roots and peacebuilding work to create connections between Palestinians, Israelis, Arabs, and Jews.
Eliyahu Ungar-Sargon
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Pennie Ungar-Sargon
Marium Mohiuddin
Ramesh Nadeem
Dr. Zack Ritter
Dr. Lisa Patriquin
Brings her experience in filmmaking and faith-based work to honest conversations about religion, identity, and Christian nationalism.
Featured Guest Speakers
We’re proud to welcome guest speakers who bring their own expertise, lived experiences, and fresh perspectives to our conversations.
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More Guest Speakers Coming Soon
Draws on years in communications and community work to guide conversations about hate, conflict, faith, and belonging.
Connects his background in higher education with practical tools for navigating cultural differences, bias, and conflict.
Brings his experience and perspective to conversations about Muslim identity, Islamophobia, community, and belonging.
Leads thoughtful conversations about Jewish and Muslim identity, Christian nationalism, and the role faith plays in public life.
Uses filmmaking and storytelling to examine Jewish identity, political division, faith, and the stories that shape how we see one another.
Our Valued Partners
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Our Valued Partners
Marium F. Mohiuddin
512.657.7819
marium@ismashema.com
Dr. Zack Ritter
310.413.3332
ritter.zack@gmail.com
Isma'/Shema Consulting
4656 Lomita St.
Los Angeles, CA 90019
512.657.7819
info@ismashemaconsulting.com