ABOUT EMBRACE
Our Story
We are well aware of the unique strengths every convert brings to our community. Thus, we strive to provide an environment for Muslim converts to develop a sense of belonging and help them grow into leaders and active members of society.
Our Mission & Vision
Mission
To empower, integrate, and serve our Muslim convert community by providing social and educational spaces which encourage growth, shape their Islamic identity, and equip them with the knowledge they need for their lifetime journey.
Vision
Embrace as a comprehensive convert care organization which promotes equality and respect towards Muslim converts and helps them grow into leaders and active members of society.
Our founders
Kenneth Misurella
Kenneth Misurella was born in Lakewood, NJ and currently resides in Bedford, TX. Kenneth learned about Islam during his college years and accepted Islam in 2012. Since then, he has been involved in a variety of causes such as Da’wah, mentoring new muslims, advocacy, and humanitarian aid. During his time as a humanitarian, he visited a number of neglected communities both local and international to provide aid. He is a co-founder of Embrace and currently serves as their National Secretary.
Nahela Morales
Nahela Morales is a Mexican American Revert who helped form Embrace to empower other reverts around the country by providing safe spaces for them to educate themselves, and make it easier to embody the traits that make a good Muslim. Outside of Embrace she is a dedicated speaker, traveling to countries like Sweden, Columbia and Brazil to give dawah and advocate for the rights of minorities. Currently she is pursuing her Masters degree from Bayan to further benefit the Ummah.
Gyasi McKinzie
A co-founder of Embrace, Shaykh Gyasi (Ja-see) Mckinzie was born in Washington D.C. and raised in Memphis, TN. He accepted Islam in 1991 while he was still in high school. He is a graduate from the Islamic University of Madinah and also holds a Masters degree from Vanderbilt University in Theological Studies. He has over 20 years of experience providing Islamic leadership to schools and organizations. Besides having served as Imam of the Muslim Society of Memphis and as chaplain at two federal prisons, he has been the Youth Director of the Youth and Dawah Center in Memphis, TN. He has also served as an Islamic Studies teacher and school counselor at Pleasant View School and the Islamic school of Irving respectively. He currently serves as the Director of Education for Embrace.
Our Founders
Kenneth Misurella
Kenneth Misurella was born in Lakewood, NJ and currently resides in Bedford, TX. Kenneth learned about Islam during his college years and accepted Islam in 2012. Since then, he has been involved in a variety of causes such as Da’wah, mentoring new muslims, advocacy, and humanitarian aid. During his time as a humanitarian, he visited a number of neglected communities both local and international to provide aid. He is a co-founder of Embrace and currently serves as their National Secretary.
Gyasi McKinzie
A co-founder of Embrace, Shaykh Gyasi (Ja-see) Mckinzie was born in Washington D.C. and raised in Memphis, TN. He accepted Islam in 1991 while he was still in high school. He is a graduate from the Islamic University of Madinah and also holds a Masters degree from Vanderbilt University in Theological Studies. He has over 20 years of experience providing Islamic leadership to schools and organizations. Besides having served as Imam of the Muslim Society of Memphis and as chaplain at two federal prisons, he has been the Youth Director of the Youth and Dawah Center in Memphis, TN. He has also served as an Islamic Studies teacher and school counselor at Pleasant View School and the Islamic school of Irving respectively. He currently serves as the Director of Education for Embrace.
Nahela Morales
Nahela Morales is a Mexican American Revert who helped form Embrace to empower other reverts around the country by providing safe spaces for them to educate themselves, and make it easier to embody the traits that make a good Muslim. Outside of Embrace she is a dedicated speaker, traveling to countries like Sweden, Columbia and Brazil to give dawah and advocate for the rights of minorities. Currently she is pursuing her Masters degree from Bayan to further benefit the Ummah.
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Let’s make meaningful change in the lives of Muslim converts
For Reverts By Reverts
Embracereverts@gmail.com