Irshad Manji — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Founder of Moral Courage College, which teaches engagement on polarizing issues.
Founded the Moral Courage Project at New York University in 2008, expanding it to the University of Southern California in 2016.
Innovated the Moral Courage Method, a communication framework informed by behavioral sciences.
Author of the New York Times bestselling book 'The Trouble with Islam Today' (2004), 'Allah, Liberty and Love' (2011), and 'Don't Label Me' (2019).
Produced the PBS documentary 'Faith Without Fear,' nominated for an Emmy Award in 2008.
Earned a bachelor's degree with honours from the University of British Columbia in 1990, receiving the Governor General's Academic Medal.

Biography

Irshad Manji is the founder of Moral Courage College, an organization dedicated to equipping individuals and organizations with leadership skills for navigating divided times. Through her work, she aims to unify people and foster productive conversations around polarizing issues, preventing shaming or "canceling.