Fatina Hilal, Program Coordinator:
Fatina Hilal serves as the Program Coordinator for the Center of Muslim Experience in the United States at Arizona State University. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice from ASU and brings a strong background in social justice advocacy, particularly in the areas of harm reduction, and dismantling the harms of the war on drugs.
Fatina is deeply committed to advancing equity, expanding access, and uplifting the voices of marginalized communities. Having lived and worked in Morocco, the United Arab Emirates, France, and the United States, she brings a global perspective to her work, shaped by direct experience in Muslim-majority countries and a passion for building inclusive, justice-centered spaces.
In her role at CME-US, Fatina draws on both her professional and lived experiences to help deepen understanding of the diverse experiences of Muslim communities and to support programming that fosters connection, education, and representation.
Miles Nichols, Student Research and Content Aide
Miles Nichols is an undergraduate student at Arizona State University pursuing a B.A. in Anthropology, with minors in Art History and Studio Art. As a student worker at CME-US, they support research, bibliographical and archival work that contributes to documenting and sharing Muslim experiences in the U.S.
Miles is particularly interested in interdisciplinary and sociocultural approaches that center representation, community engagement, and public-facing scholarship. They are passionate about social justice and committed to engaging in anthropological and archaeological research that remains relevant to the present—work that not only studies the past, but also contributes to more inclusive narratives, supports communities today, and advances knowledge in ways that have meaningful, real-world impact.