We help you tell a better story.

Our Team

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“Laws protect us but they don’t change hearts and minds. Only stories can do that.”
— Sue Obeidi

The MPAC® Hollywood Bureau consists of a multicultural, multiethnic team of executives, screenwriters, producers, editors, and experts on Islamic history, religious traditions, and cultural customs. 

Led by its Director Sue Obeidi, we address a diverse array of storylines and characters, ensuring nuanced, authentic characters and storylines involving Islam and Muslims.

 
Director of the MPAC Hollywood Bureau, Sue Obeidi, stands smiling in a white blazer with her arms crossed.

Sue Obeidi

Director, Hollywood Bureau

 

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Advisory Committee

Comprised of executives, producers, screenwriters, and activists, the Committee provides strategic insight that guides our engagement with Hollywood.

 
Photo of MPAC Hollywood Bureau Advisory Committee Member Sam Blan, wearing a charcoal grey shirt in front of a green wooded area. Sam is the COO of System9.

Sam blan

COO, System9

Leena Barakat

President & CEO
Women Donors Network

Photo of MPAC Hollywood Bureau Advisory Committee Member Salam Darwaza, wearing a black blouse. Salam is a Producer at Google.

Salam Darwaza

Producer, Google

Photo of MPAC Hollywood Bureau Advisory Committee Member Mike Farrell, wearing a black shirt with his glasses clipped over the neckline, and his arms crossed. Mike is an actor, producer and activist.

Mike Farrell

Actor, Producer, Activist

Photo of MPAC Hollywood Bureau Advisory Committee Member Consuelo Flores, wearing a black velvet blouse with golden brocade and a thin scarf. Consuelo serves as the Director of Policy, Strategy & Analysis, EEO & Diversity at SAG/AFTRA.

Consuelo Flores

Director, Policy Strategy & Analysis, EEO & Diversity, SAG/AFTRA

Photo of MPAC Hollywood Bureau Advisory Committee Member Sami Haque, wearing a blue blazer and looking off into the distance. Sami is the Marketing Finance Lead at AppleTV+..

Sami Haque

Marketing Finance Lead at AppleTV+

Photo of MPAC Hollywood Bureau Advisory Committee Member Mary Sadeghy, wearing a black sweater and simple necklace. Mary is the Co-Director of Advancement and Head of Partnerships at the Sundance Institute.

Mary Sadeghy

Co-Director of Advancement and Head of Partnerships at Sundance Institute

Photo of MPAC Hollywood Bureau Advisory Committee Member Sumair Khan, wearing a black suit and tie. Sumair works at Endeavor Content.

sumair khan

Endeavor Content

Photo of MPAC Hollywood Bureau Advisory Committee Member Tim McNeal, wearing a black shirt and beige blazer. Tim is the Vice President of Creative Talent Development and Inclusion at Disney General Entertainment.

Tim McNeal

Vice President of Creative Talent Development and Inclusion at Disney General Entertainment

Photo of MPAC Hollywood Bureau Advisory Committee Member Tiffany Smith-Anoa'i, wearing a black shirt, blazer, and jade necklace. Tiffany is the Executive Vice President of Entertainment Diversity, Inclusion & Communications at CBS Entertainment.

Tiffany Smith-Anoa’i

Executive Vice President of Entertainment Diversity, Inclusion & Communications at CBS Entertainment

Habib Veera

MPAC Hollywood Bureau Board Chair

Photo of MPAC Hollywood Bureau Advisory Committee Member Roger Wolfson, wearing a white shirt and grey blazer with a burgundy striped tie. Roger is a screenwriter, producer and speechwriter.

Roger Wolfson

Screenwriter, Producer, Speechwriter