Karim A. Serageldin
Founder of Noor HC (2011) + the Coffee with Karim podcast (2017).
B.A. in Psychology & Comparative Religion - University of Massachusetts, Boston.
M.A. in east-west Psychology & Spiritual Counseling - California Institute of Integral Studies, San Francisco.
Certified Professional Coach and facilitator of Prepare/Enrich.
15 years of educational instruction in secondary schools, universities and on the ground with workshops and seminars.
Karim has consulted over 1000 clients in the last decade and is working on a practical model of Islamic psychology for Muslims in the west.
Tune in and learn more about our team on the Coffee with Karim Podcast.
Topics include overcoming anxiety with Islam and psychology.
Dr. Azadeh Weber
Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology from California Institute of Integral Studies.
Trained in Love and Logic Parenting.
Certified in Holistic Health.
Originally Iranian and American background, she resides in the San Francisco Bay Area with her family. Her clinical training has focused on individual and group therapy for youth and families in school and hospital settings. Azadeh has experience supporting children and adults to develop resiliency, overcome trauma, improve emotional regulation, build social skills and enhance their functional abilities. Azadeh’s research efforts have focused on understanding psychology through the frame of holistic health, informed by principles of Islamic psychology. Azadeh enjoys supporting others towards optimal integration of the emotional, intellectual, social, spiritual and physical dimensions of their being.
Hala Embabi
M.A. in Middle Eastern studies.
Fluent in Arabic and has multicultural professional experience.
Hala is a candidly curious coach who aims to share pieces of relevant advice, seek out different perspectives, and navigate possibilities with her clients. She brings her excitement for learning about people into the realm of coaching where she helps them prioritize and balance their personal hurdles. Hala partners with clients on their journey to help them design their vision of success and take action to realize their goals. She prides herself in building open, collaborative, and trusting relationships. Hala is particularly passionate about emotional intelligence and relationships.
Paula Prado: Noor Admin and Operations
Paula grew up in Rio De Janeiro, graduated from Law School and specializes in Business Law. She practiced for several years in Rio. She later decided to take enrichment English and Business courses in the Unites States where she embraced the path of Islam and found a new calling to serve the Muslim community. Paula helps administer Noor events and operational tasks.