Meet Our Team

At IFOMN, our strength lies in the dedication and expertise of our team. United by a shared vision of empowering Muslim nonprofits with faith-compliant banking solutions, our team brings together diverse backgrounds in Islamic finance, nonprofit advocacy, and sustainability. Each member is deeply committed to tackling the global challenges of debanking and financial exclusion, ensuring that our work creates meaningful and lasting impact.

With experience spanning academia, market research, and advocacy, our team collaborates with partners worldwide to drive innovation and deliver practical solutions. Together, we are building a future where every Muslim nonprofit has access to ethical, transparent, and Shariah-compliant financial services.

Dr. DAVID WALLACE-HARE

Co-Founder & Co-Director

Dr. David Wallace-Hare is passionate about financial inclusion and creating meaningful solutions for Muslim nonprofits. With an MSc in Charity Marketing & Fundraising from Bayes Business School, his work focused on tackling greenwashing in the third sector using Islamic finance principles. This early research sparked his commitment to helping nonprofits align their financial practices with their values.

David also holds a certificate from INCEIF (International Centre for Education in Islamic Finance), specializing in Islamic finance product development for nonprofits. This qualification has been pivotal in shaping his understanding of how tailored, faith-aligned financial solutions can address the challenges Muslim charities face, including debanking and financial exclusion.

With a strong academic background, including postdoctoral research at the University of Exeter on the UKRI-funded MEMBRA project, David has experience in translating complex research into practical training and capacity-building initiatives. His work bridges the gap between academia, nonprofits, and financial institutions, helping organizations thrive while staying true to their mission. At IFOMN, David combines these skills to empower Muslim nonprofits through innovative Shariah-compliant banking solutions and advocacy.

KHADIJA ABDI HASSAN

Co-Founder & Co-Director

Khadija Abdi Hassan is a dynamic Financial and Credit Analyst with extensive experience in project management, risk assessment, and portfolio administration. Currently the EU Somali Project Coordinator at Cowater International S.A, Khadija is dedicated to fostering economic engagement through her work with the Somalia-EU Investment, Trade, and Business Platform. She is completing a Master’s in Islamic Finance from INCEIF University and a Bachelor’s in Business Administration from Somaville University.

With a strong skill set in financial analysis, data analytics, and multilingual proficiency, Khadija brings both strategic insight and practical solutions to complex financial challenges.