Pamela Stanford is a fourth-generation Canadian who has lived in southwest Ontario her entire life. Coming from a relaxed, mixed Christian faith family, she is now a proud Muslim mother and grandmother, Alhamdulilah. Her professional journey began in the social services field, where she spent years helping people with mental health challenges find meaningful employment. Currently, she works for a non-profit organization that serves older adults with physical health needs and dementia. 

Hailing from the diverse landscapes of Uganda, Ribaat Academic Institute’s May Student of the Month, Mariam Nambi now resides in the United Arab Emirates, where she works as a house manager. Daughter to a Muslim father who passed away when Mariam was 9 years old, she was raised by her single mother who would later accept Islam from Christianity. Growing up in a predominantly Christian land and attending mostly Catholic schools, Mariam found learning her faith to be a challenge, and so she welcomed the opportunity to explore her faith offered by her boss, Madam Aisha in the UAE. She started studying Quran recitation and Islamic Studies with Madam Aisha.