Board President, Bill Mor has been involved with Barakat’s work from the inception. As a businessperson with a balanced and compassionate perspective, he has guided Barakat’s direction over the decades.

The head of a well-established family business, Julie has brought her experience in management and outreach to Barakat’s work. Her penetrating insight into the nature of Barakat’s work has helped Barakat make well thought-out decisions with regard to programmatic endeavors. Her sense of empathy with the cause of female empowerment has further allowed us to hone our work.

Co-founder of Barakat, Chris Walter has been instrumental in the foundational as well as changing aspects of Barakat’s multi-faceted, evolving work history. A businessman who has channeled the profits of his business into charitable causes, Chris’ input has been a determining factor in Barakat’s creation.

A successful businessman dedicated to philanthropic initiatives, Muhammadullah has helped Barakat to define it’s vision and direction in Pakistan and Afghanistan. As a member of our Board his input has helped us to shape our programs to better meet the needs of the communities we serve. He is also a major supporter of Barakat’s Ersari Elementary School in Pakistan and of Besh Kapa Surkh in Jowzjan Province, Afghanistan.

Habibullah Karimi is co-founder of Barakat along with Chris Walter. A successful businessman he now supports Barakat’s work in Afghanistan, particularly Mullah Kareem Nazar School in Andkhoy, Faryab Province, named in honor of his late father.

Professor Tom Barfield is a social anthropologist who has conducted extensive ethnographic fieldwork in Afghanistan. His research and books inform our knowledge about the socio-economic, political and cultural conditions of Afghanistan. He has been an invaluable resource for Barakat’s work in Afghanistan.

Professor Karen Boatman taught at Boston University’s School of Education for many decades, leading the International Educational Development Program. Her extensive experience in the non-profit and educational sectors both within this country and abroad have guided Barakat’s work in all aspects of program creation, implementation, evaluation and development.