The document provides an orientation for a mentorship program run by Taiba-USA. It introduces the program team and outlines the mission and vision, which is to empower and create shared empowerment for women and vulnerable members of the Muslim community. The orientation agenda is presented and covers program information, a demonstration of the Chronus platform, past events, FAQs, benefits of membership, and a Q&A. Details are provided about the program timeline, suggested activities for mentors and mentees, means of communication, and leadership skills training topics covering effective communication, conflict resolution, and emotional intelligence.

1. Mentorship Orientation
April 28, 2018

2. Welcome
Mays Kseibi
Program Manager

3. Meet Our Team
Suzanne Itani- Founder and President of the Board
Nadeen Mustafa- Executive Director
Mays Kseibi- Program Manager
Alicia Patino- Programming Coordinator

4. Kindness..Forgiveness.. Growth
Teaching
Advocacy
Inclusion
Building
Advancement

5. Mission & Vision
Mission:
To empower women and vulnerable members in the Muslim
Community by creating a safe space for Mentorship, Social
Gatherings, and Skills Building.
Vision:
To create a culture of shared empowerment in the Muslim
Community.

6. 1) Donate 2) Volunteer 3)Mentor
• -
Get Involved: WWW.TAIBA-USA.ORG

7. Taiba Membership
As a member, you benefit from being a part of a
community of talented and compassionate
women who enjoy each other’s company with
diverse interests.
Membership is a way for us to ensure that every
voice is heard.
Price: $50/year
1. Up to 50% discount event tickets
2. Members-Only Taiba Tea Socials
with speakers
3. Priority registration: First to access
tickets, entry, and seat at events
4. Access office hours on Taiba
Tuesdays for suggestions and
program brainstorms
www. taiba-usa.org/membership

8. Ideal Traits
Mentor
● Inspire
● Be an active listener
● Share similar experiences
● Provide corrective feedback in an
encouraging manner
● Speak of your mentee in positive or
neutral ways
Mentee
● Communicate your needs
● Willingness to learn
● Accept positive feedback
● Motivation to succeed
● Positive attitude

9. Welcome
Alicia Patino
Program Coordinator

10. Orientation Agenda
● Program Information Packet
● Chronus Walk-Through
● Past Events
● FAQs
● Benefits of Becoming a Salam Sister
● Q & A

11. Overview
Our program is centered on 4 important leadership topics:
Goal Setting and Time Management
Emotional Intelligence
Effective Communication
Conflict Resolution

12. Program Time-line

13. Spring Calendar

14. Chronus: Profile

15. Chronus: Profile

16. Chronus: Profile

17. Chronus: Profile

19. Introductions
Ice breaker/ meeting your mentor/mentee
● Jobs, hobbies, and extracurricular activities.
● Favorite things: foods, movies, books, etc.
Suggested Activities
If you meet your mentee in person, here are some suggested activities:
● Meet for lunch and get to know each other.
● Introduce your friends and colleagues, especially anyone who may be of professional interest to your
mentee.
● Introduce some of your favorite places in your city.
● Attend cultural events together.

20. Means to Communicate
There are various ways in which you can communicate, including:
● Email
● Discussion boards
● Audio or video conversations using Skype
● Call or Text
● Meeting in person
When in-person interaction is not possible due to distance and time, we
strongly encourage you to use the rich online communication mechanisms
found in the mentoring portal, including the messaging feature in the
Mentoring Area.

21. 1st Pilot Orientation
NOVEMBER, 2017

22. Effective Communication
Training:
● Barriers to communication
● Empathy
● Active listening
● How to pause
● Be confident
Dina Kesbeh B.A., New Assistant NPR Washington, D.C.

23. Conflict Resolution
Training:
● Thomas-Killman Conflict
Resolution Styles Assessment
● How to use your own unique
style to your advantage
● Blame
● How to resolve conflict
Dr. Ketam Hamdan PhD, Sakinah Center Houston, TX

24. Emotional Intelligence
Dr. Afshana Haque PhD. Professor University of Houston-Clear Lake
Training:
● Importance of emotion
● Social and cultural barriers to
expression
● Meditation
● Mindfulness and Empathy

25. Mentorship Dinner

26. FAQs:
● Cost? - FREE
● Time commitment?- Completely customizable
● Age requirement? - Mentee/Mentor- 21yrs+
● Can I be a Mentor and a Mentee? - Yes! You this option will
appear as you join our program. For those already in the
program, you can edit your profile to include the additional
role.
● Can’t make the leadership skills events? - All materials are
uploaded into “Resources” tab within Chronus.

27. Benefits

28. Questions & Answers
Do you have any questions?
alicia@taiba-usa.org
832-951-7684

29. Register Today!
See registration table to sign-up today
OR VISIT
www.taiba-usa.org/get-involved/

30. Thank you!
See you soon!
Saturday May 5, 2018
9:00AM-12:00PM
@ Houston Blue Mosque
9301 W Bellfort Blvd.
Houston, TX 77031