About Us

Our Story

Established in the fall of 2017, Sama Collaborative was initially launched as ICF Tutoring, a youth-led initiative created to provide an affordable tutoring and college prep service that offers a safe, creative environment geared towards local Bay Area youth. In the past five years, we have grown and expanded our services to address the needs of our community.

First and foremost, our mission is to serve the community. This is why 100% of the payments received for our services goes to donations to support the Islamic Center of Fremont. Our dedicated team of volunteers is excited to provide an enriching experience and bridge the gaps within our community.

Meet the Team

Neha Yilayavilli

PROGRAM DIRECTOR
After graduating from UC Santa Barbara, Neha has been involved in developing programs that empower students and women within her Muslim community by providing further access to educational and professional resources. As the Program Director, she hopes to increase youth involvement within ICF and offer a platform for them to become leaders of the growing Muslim community.
Sarah Tasnim

CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Sarah recently graduated from UC Berkeley, where she discovered her passion for community outreach. She is currently involved in local organizations and clinics that provide accessible healthcare, food, and supplies to underserved communities. As Creative Director, she hopes to inform the Muslim community of educational resources and encourage community members to invest in each other through volunteer work and mentorships.
Atikha Yilayavilli

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION DIRECTOR
Atikha is an undergraduate at UC Berkeley studying Integrative Biology. She is passionate about combating issues within minority populations such as health and gender inequity. As the Diversity and Inclusion Director, she hopes to encourage a collaborative and inclusive environment within the Muslim community that allows members to both uplift one another and take advantage of available resources.
Fatima Kharodia

CONTENT EDITOR
Fatima is a digital designer and content creator. She loves food, hiking, technology, and all things creative. Her passion is creating and editing content that helps people explore the world around them—and helping them do so through design. Fatima is also a big fan of coffee and good conversation.
Ayesha Salman

HIGH SCHOOL RELATIONS COORDINATOR
Ayesha is a junior at Irvington High School, where she is also the Vice President of IHS Fem, a club about women’s rights. She loves to read, bake, and play volleyball in her spare time.
Sidra Nawed

JR. DESIGN ASSOCIATE
Currently a junior at Irvington High School and a Publicity Director at her school’s Muslims Student Association Club, Sidra has gained significant designing and leadership experience by working with multiple clubs. As a Junior Design Associate, she hopes to shape her community by spreading awareness about the need for education in society and reducing misconceptions about Muslims.
Ayaz Ahmed

OUTREACH AMBASSADOR
Ayaz is a sophomore at Dougherty Valley High School and the captain of his school's speech and debate team. In his free time, he enjoys volunteering at local food banks, school functions, and community events. As Outreach Ambassador, he seeks to spread the word about educational opportunities while building a well-connected Muslim community for students.