Nabeeh Hasan | SpeakerHub

Personal Details

Bio

Nabeeh is a biomedical researcher at National Jewish Health, specializing in genomics of infectious lung diseases. He has been trained in conflict resolution and is active in volunteering and interfaith efforts. He currently lives in Denver, CO and is the director of the Colorado Muslim Speakers Bureau (CMSB). Through CMSB, Nabeeh provides educational lectures and cultural competency trainings for organizations and institutions as an affiliate of the Islamic Networks Group.

Current position (2)

Director

Colorado Muslim Speakers Bureau

Bioinformatics Analyst

National Jewish Health

Degrees (2)

PhD

New Mexico State University

2006 to 2012

Western Michigan University

2003 to 2006

Presentations

Presentations (6)

Getting to Know American Muslims

This presentation begins with basic terminology and the demographics of Muslims in the United States and the world, describes the major beliefs and practices of Islam, including major Muslim holidays, and expands on the faith’s principal theological teachings, including its relation to Judaism and Christianity. It also addresses common misconceptions about Islam and Muslims. (45, 60, or 90 minutes)

Healthcare for Muslim Patients

Designed for hospital executives, administrators, medical department directors, physicians, nurses and other healthcare leaders, this seminar provides valuable information and resources for enhancing cultural competency skills that improve healthcare delivery for Muslim patients.
The seminar begins with an overview of Muslim beliefs, practices and demographics, followed by a discussion of the implications of these beliefs and practices on healthcare delivery. Topics include Islamic perspectives towards illness and healthcare, family systems, decision making processes, dress codes, privacy and gender issues, dietary guidelines, women’s healthcare including reproductive issues and labor and delivery, views on death and dying, end of life issues, emergency treatment, life support, terminal illness and palliative care.

Muslim Contributions to Civilization

Muslims have had a major and creative impact on world civilization. Particularly during the medieval Golden Age of Islam, Muslims in many lands made major contributions in diverse fields, including art, architecture, music, mathematics, medicine, astronomy, and even cuisine, clothing, and furniture. This presentation shows how the Muslim world has related to, influenced, and interacted with other cultures from its beginning. (45, 60 or 90 minutes)

Law Enforcement for Muslim and Arab Communities

The seminar begins with a discussion of common stereotypes about Muslims and their faith and resultant hate crimes committed against them in a post 9/11 environment. This is followed by an overview of Muslim practices and demographics, pertinent contemporary issues and their implications for law enforcement work. The seminar also addresses protocols for interaction with both individuals and community institutions, and provides law enforcement leaders the opportunity to share their policies and experiences serving Muslim members of the community. The seminar ends with a discussion of opportunities for cooperation.

History of Muslims in America

Most Americans are unaware of the long history of Muslims in the United States. This presentation addresses that lack, depicting the substantial, documented presence of Muslims among enslaved Africans in the Americas. We cover and describe both, the successive waves of immigration that have brought Muslims to our country from the 19th century on and the rediscovery of Islam among African Americans in the 20th century. The presentation also highlights some notable American Muslims today. (45, 60 or 90 minutes)

Developing Cultural Competency: American Muslims in the Workplace

Designed for executive officers, human resources managers, diversity professionals and other corporate leaders, this seminar titled “Developing Cultural Competency: American Muslims in the Workplace” provides valuable information and resources about American Muslim employees with the goal of improving communications and teamwork among people of diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
The seminar also addresses tips and strategies for preventing discrimination, as well steps towards building an inclusive and productive work environment. Managers will have the opportunity to share their current policies and assess how well their departments are accommodating cultural diversity needs.