Board of Directors

We believe that education is the only sustainable solution to ensure the wellbeing of Afghans.

  • Joan Kayeum

    Joan Kayeum (1924-2024)

    In Memory of Our Founder

  • Thor Kayeum

    Thor Kayeum

    President & CEO

  • Ahad Shahbaz

    Ahad Shahbaz

    CEO Emeritus

  • David Capelli

    David Capelli

    Partnership Programs

  • Kamran Shahbaz

    Kamran Shahbaz

    CFO and Strategy (on sabbatical)

  • Laura Kayeum

    Laura Kayeum

    Donor Stewardship

  • Marya Kayeum

    Marya Kayeum

    Communications

  • Nina Kayeum, M.D.

    Hamkaran Program

  • Sara Kayeum, D.M.D.

    Sara Kayeum, D.M.D.

    Operations

  • Trina Capelli, M.D.

    Trina Capelli, M.D.

    Program Management

  • Trina Shahbaz

    Trina Shahbaz

    FEDAA Alumni Network