

Thank You for an Incredible
Four Weeks, CSU Chico
Our whole team at Isma/Shema was honored to spend this time with you—listening, learning, and building space for honest conversation.
Your engagement, thoughtfulness, and openness made this experience deeply meaningful for us.
We’re excited to keep the momentum going, and we’re so glad to offer you access to the workbook we created to support your continued reflection and growth
If you’d like to connect with a member of our team or have any questions or thoughts to share, feel free to reach out to us individually via email—we’d love to hear from you.

Eliyahu Ungar-Sargon
Eli is a filmmaker and independent contractor with a deep and nuanced understanding of Muslim-Jewish relations. His work reflects a commitment to storytelling, community engagement, and bridge-building across difference. Whether behind the camera or on the ground, Eli brings insight, creativity, and care to everything he does.
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Dr. Lisa Patriquin
Lisa is an educator and interfaith leader committed to fostering understanding across religious and cultural lines. With a deep belief in the power of dialogue and education to build bridges, Lisa brings insight, empathy, and a wealth of experience to every space she enters. Her work reflects a commitment to equity, learning, and spiritual connection.

Marium Mohiuddin, MBA
Marium is a communications strategist, interfaith educator, and co-founder of Isma/Shema, an initiative dedicated to courageous conversation. With more than two decades of experience in storytelling, advocacy, and cross-cultural engagement, Marium approaches her work with a deep sense of purpose—creating space for honesty, healing, and growth.

Dr. Zack Ritter
Zack is an educator, diversity practitioner, and co-founder of Isma/Shema, where he helps lead transformative conversations. With a background in higher education leadership and a deep commitment to interfaith bridge-building, Zack blends academic insight with real-world experience to challenge bias and cultivate meaningful dialogue.