Dr. Daisy Khan is an award-winning speaker, author, activist, commentator, and the founder of Women's Islamic Initiative in Spirituality and Equality (WISE), a global network dedicated to peacebuilding, gender equality, and human dignity. With over two decades of grassroots involvement in combating anti-Muslim bias, she is recognized as a thought leader on Muslim women's rights and Islam in America. As a bridge builder, she has produced impactful interfaith programs such as “Same Difference, the Cordoba Bread Fest, and the "Today, I am a Muslim Too" rally.To counter Islamophobia and violent extremism. Khan published "WISE Up- Knowledge Ends Extremism." Her memoir, "Born with Wings," depicts her spiritual journey as a modern Muslim woman leader. Her book "30 Rights of Muslim Women" aims to counter the negative portrayal of Muslim women through a discourse of women’s agency. Khan is a prolific speaker who has lectured at prestigious institutions, including the Council on Foreign Relations, Aspen Institute, Chautauqua Institution, World Economic Forum, Harvard University, Citi, Bloomberg, Paul Weiss, and many others. As a media commentator and an Op-Ed writer, she has appeared on CNN, MSNBC, ABC, PBS, and BBC. She is featured in documentaries and publications like the Guardian, Newsweek, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Elle Magazine, etc. Dr. Khan has received over twenty awards, including the Eleanor Roosevelt Human Rights Award, the Edinburgh Peace Award, and recognition as one of "21 Women of the 21st Century" by Women's E-News. TIME Magazine mentioned her in 100 Most Influential leaders and featured her in "9-11, Portraits of Resilience." The Huffington Post listed her among the "Top Ten Women Faith Leaders." Described as "a link between moderate Islam and the West" by MORE Magazine, she holds a special place among the "100 Most Notable American Muslims" by the Interfaith Institute of Long Island.Born in Kashmir, Dr. Khan dedicated twenty-five years to architectural design for Fortune 500 companies before devoting herself to full-time community service and creating positive change in the United States and around the globe.Read more about this authorRead less about this author