Shireen Zaman is the Executive Director of the Institute for Social Policy and Understanding, a grassroots think tank focused on issues related to the Muslim community in the United States and abroad. She works to create better understanding of issues and policies impacting the Muslim community in the media and among policy makers. She is also a board member of Slim Peace Groups, an organization that brings together Jewish and Muslim women for a common goal of developing healthier eating habits, learning about nutrition, empowerment and a healthy self-esteem.