Board of Directors
Samina Uddin
Samina Uddin is the Founder and President of Nisa Support. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Human Relations from Concordia University and a Coaching Certificate from John Molson School of Business. She is an Associate Certified Coach with the International Coaching Federation.
Samina has been a community volunteer since she was a teen; her passion is in empowering women to better themselves and society at large. For the last thirty years, she has served several different community organizations, such as the Council of Canadian Muslim Women, AMAL Women Centre, AlMohsen, Up With Women, Nisa Helpline, and ICNA Relief Montreal.
She also operates a coaching practice, serving women internationally. She offers group and one-on-one coaching on self-development, building relationships, and achieving personal objectives using advanced methods, including Emotional and Positive Intelligence.
Dina Totosegis, RD
Dina Totosegis has been a board member since the early beginnings of Nisa Support and treasures every opportunity to give back to the community and help others achieve optimal nutrition. She is a registered dietitian and graduated from McGill University with B.Sc. in Physiology as well as Dietetics and Human Nutrition. She has worked in wellness clinics and fitness clubs in Montreal, Canada, and Austin, US, helping individuals establish a healthy way of life through nutritious food, an active lifestyle, and a positive mindset.
Since becoming a new mom, Dina realized she could have a greater impact by working with families and sharing her expertise with other moms as they embark on a food adventure with their little ones. She thus founded ‘Sprouting Foodies’, her Montreal-based private practice.
When not busy helping mamas, you will find her either stirring up new flavors in the kitchen, staying active with HIIT workouts, or exploring the world through her daughter’s eyes.
Sumayyah Petrus
Born in Montreal, Sumayyah Petrus is of mixed cultural heritage. She has many interests in life, from art and painting to community organization, reading, enjoying nature and spending time with family and friends. Sumayyah has been with Nisa Support for four years and enjoys working within the Montreal and greater communities. In addition, she has offered numerous workshops through Nisa Support on Islamic Geometric Art and thoroughly enjoys the process of connecting through art.
Dr. Fauzia Chaudhry
Dr. Fauzia Chaudhry is a family doctor working virtually with patients in several countries, including Pakistan and Yemen. In the pursuit of her medical career, she has completed her Masters of Rehabilitation Sciences. She is currently completing her PhD in Pain Management and Chronic Disease at McGill University. In addition to her studies, Dr. Fauzia integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help patients with medicine and modify behavioural treatment. Dr. Fauzia strives to raise her four beautiful kids with good character and manners. She currently resides in Montreal, Quebec.