Petra Alsoofy

Petra Alsoofy

July 20, 2020
By: Katie Grimes
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Petra Alsoofy

Senior Outreach & Partnerships Manager

Tags: Demographics and Diversity, Gender and Identity, Islamophobia, Civic Engagement

Disclaimer: the work linked below reflects the view of the author and does not necessarily reflect the view of ISPU.

Petra Alsoofy is the Senior Outreach and Partnerships Manager at the Institute for Social Policy and Understanding (ISPU). ISPU, a nonprofit applied research organization, provides objective research and education about American Muslims to support well-informed dialogue and decision-making. Petra’s work at ISPU includes strengthening valued partnerships and creating new ones, ensuring ISPU’s research reaches the public and critical stakeholders such as policymakers, community and interfaith leaders, media professionals, and educators. She has developed and conducted various trainings and programs, including briefings on Capitol Hill, researchers’ convenings, major conference and media appearances, and subject area expert meetings on American Muslim communities.

Education

BA, Political Science, Grand Valley State University

Areas of Expertise

Muslim Women
Islamophobia
Civic Engagement
American Muslim Youth
Interfaith Collaboration

Publications

Mental Health of Muslim Healthcare Workers During COVID-19
This study surveyed nearly 700 American Muslim HCW
Dalia Mogahed
22 April, 2022
Black Muslims and Younger Muslims Least Likely to Be Vaccinated
This early data release from ISPU’s American
Erum Ikramullah
18 April, 2022
Loss of Many Kinds: Financial and Health Impacts of COVID-19 on American Muslims
While many Americans have experienced financial, h
Petra Alsoofy
16 February, 2022
Countering and Dismantling Islamophobia: A Guide for Individuals and Organizations
This toolkit is a collection of resources and prov
Azka Mahmood
02 April, 2021
Community in the Time of Corona: Documenting the American Muslim Response to the COVID-19 Crisis
ISPU set out to document stories of service from A
Katie Grimes
26 May, 2020

Interviews & Presentations

Petra Alsoofy speaks with The Islamic Association of Greater Detroit on statistical analyses of Muslim families/women in America.

Petra Alsoofy speaks on how to prevent anti-Muslim bullying in schools.

Petra Alsoofy speaks with Halal Metropolis about the impact the Muslim community is having during COVID-19.

Petra Alsoofy speaks with the Rumi Forum about Muslim women.

Petra Alsoofy moderates a panel and presents ISPU research on creating a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive environment for Muslim converts.

Petra Alsoofy moderates a panel and presents ISPU research on creating a more inclusive mosque for Muslim young adults.

Petra Alsoofy is interviewed on ISPU Scholar Dr. Sahar Khamis’ show The Bridge on US Arab Radio to discuss American Muslim contributions and challenges.