Mohammed Abdul Aleem (Advisor) serves as the CEO of Human Assistance & Development International (HADI), an organization that is fostering understanding through humanitarian and educational initiatives since 1991. Under his leadership, HADI’s flagship programs include IslamiCity, CLASSRoad, and HADI Relief.
IslamiCity, founded in 1995, provides a non-sectarian, comprehensive view of Islam and Muslims globally. CLASSRoad, launched in 2007, focuses on promoting the languages and cultures of the Silk Road within the U.S. HADI Relief, established in 2023, revitalizes HADI’s original mission of relief and development, with an emphasis on education and direct collaboration with global partners for maximum impact.
With over 40 years of experience in Information Technology, Aleem has held leadership roles in aerospace and Fortune 500 companies, specializing in Management Information Systems. He holds an MBA from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.
Bob Royce (Contributing Fellow – Editorial) is President of The Understanding Group, a consultancy that brings clarity to the architecture and design of complex digital systems. For over 35 years, Bob has worked as an educator, executive, and consultant, exploring how technology can amplify human capabilities without replacing them. His experience with artificial intelligence spans more than three decades, including executive leadership at an expert systems and custom software consulting firm. Today, his ministry focuses on using business as a transformational force for the gospel, harnessing AI to empower nonprofits and social enterprises through “tiny reasoning engines” designed to enhance productivity and uplift vulnerable communities. Bob holds a BS in Science Education from Eastern Michigan University and is a graduate of the Vineyard Leadership Institute. He resides in Ann Arbor, Michigan, with his wife, Adrienne.
