For more than a decade, Almas Muscatwalla has been blessed and honored to serve on the board of directors for The Thanks-Giving Foundation as chair of the Interfaith Council, and a founding member of Faith Forward Dallas. The Thanks-Giving Foundation and its purpose of “bringing together diverse people on the common ground of gratitude” resonated with her core being. In addition to her work with the Thanks-Giving Foundation, Almas serves as a leader in outreach, educational, cultural, and arts sectors of the community, including the Islamic Art Revival Series, Texas Muslim Women’s Foundation, United Nations Association Dallas Chapter, DFW Muslim Jewish Advisory Council, and Compassionate DFW. Almas holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology and a Master of Science degree in childhood development from Bombay University. She is a graduate of Plano Leadership, as well as Leadership Arts Institute (LAI). Currently, she is continuing her educational journey through the Graduate Certificate Program at Southern Methodist University. Almas and her husband have lived in Plano for twenty years and are the proud parents of sons Naeem and Nabeel. In her spare time, she likes to travel, read, sing, and discuss important issues with friends and family.