About Us

The Premier Network for Muslim Professionals.

OUR STORY

Since 2006, Muppies members have strived to empower and advance Muslim professionals in their careers and communities. Muppies envisions a global community of professionals that supports the advancement of Muslim leaders in private, public, and nonprofit sectors. Muppies offers Muslim professionals –in leadership tracks in business, entrepreneurship, government, and nonprofit– professional development opportunities, networking opportunities, and in-person and online support. The Muppies network is comprised of Muslims following similar leadership paths, providing practical advice to help other members maximize their careers. We recognize that, while strong skills and hard work are critical for career advancement, networking and mentorship play pivotal roles in navigating the path to success.
This invaluable support network provides career advice, job-search support, and professional insight. Muppies offers:

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Muppies is driven by our members’ vision to uplift one another so that the Muslim professional community can advance together.

TODAY

Over the past fifteen years, Muppies has transformed from an organic listserv to a premier, professional membership association, scaling to a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a global footprint. With over 3,000 members in 33 countries and 11 active local city committees worldwide, Muppies has expanded its offerings, including admissions counseling, mentorship programs, and professional development activities, to better serve our growing number of constituents.

City Leaders have mentored college students, initiated a variety of community service projects, and have hosted countless networking and leadership development opportunities for Muppies members and members of their local communities.

MISSION

Muppies is a global nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering and advancing Muslim professionals to be leaders in their careers and communities.

VISION

We envision a global community of professionals that supports the advancement of Muslim leaders in private, public, and nonprofit sectors.

EVENTS

At both the local and global levels, Muppies hosts a variety of activities to foster a strong professional network – regardless of physical or geographical boundaries. At the local level, City Committees organize speaker series, panels, workshops, and networking events. At the global level, Muppies hosts webinars, an Annual Conference, Leadership Summit for volunteer leaders, and much more.

WHY JOIN THE MUPPIES COMMUNITY?

Muppies provides professional and leadership development opportunities to its Muslim Urban Professionals members. Our membership represents eight diverse industries including consulting, entrepreneurship, finance, industry general management, law, social enterprise/public sector, technology, and product management. Additionally, members have varying levels of experience: from college juniors to c-suite executives.

Muppies serves members through exclusive learning and networking opportunities. These opportunities are open to all Muppies members regardless of age, race, or geographic region. Additionally, Muppies hosts public learning and networking events, as well as service project opportunities— which are open to all, including people of other faiths and the general public.