Inayatiyya Staff - Inayatiyya

Inayatiyya Astana Staff

Executive Administration

Mika’il Petin
Executive Director

Mika’il Petin, known as MP to family, friends, and colleagues, is the new Executive Director of Inayatiyya North America & Oceania.

Before this role, MP served as the Equity, Inclusion & Strategic Initiatives Director at States Newsroom, an online news organization covering political developments across all fifty U.S. states. His previous leadership experience includes positions such as Chief of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at All Hands and Hearts; Assistant Vice President of Student Success at Motlow State Community College; Associate Dean of Student Success, Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, and Assistant Professor at Illinois College; and Associate Director of African and African American Studies at George Mason University.

MP holds a doctorate in Cultural Studies from George Mason University, a master’s degree in Middle Eastern Studies from the University of Texas at Austin, and a bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts from Radford University.

Spiritually, MP was introduced to Sufism nearly 30 years ago through the Shadhili and Naqshbandi orders, shortly after his conversion to Islam. He considers himself a true universalist, with his immediate family actively involved in the Unitarian Universalist Church.

A native son of Virginia, MP resides in Richmond with his “patient” wife and their two “rambunctious, curious, and beautiful” sons.

Tajalli Roselli
Special Assistant to The Pir

Tajalli Roselli was initiated into the Inayatiyya in 2012, and is a graduate of the Suluk Academy (Gulzar). She earned a Master’s Degree in Theology before becoming an attorney. She has practiced immigration law for over 20 years focusing on asylum, family-based immigration, and refugee issues. Tajalli was a member of the Inayatiyya Board of Trustees from 2016 – 2021. She lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

If you are hoping to reach Pir Zia, please email her at [email protected].

Operations

Joshua Octaviani
Associate Director of Operations

Joshua Octaviani is an administrative professional with extensive experience working in the nonprofit sector, from small to large-sized organizations. As the Astana’s Associate Director of Operations, he is key to the areas of human resources, facilities, resource development, and finance. Beyond this, Joshua also has experience founding and growing independent all-volunteer community organizations in Richmond, Virginia. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy from the College of William and Mary.

Joshua may be reached at [email protected]. For questions about donations or accounts payable/receivable, please email [email protected].

Programs

Peter Orozco
Director of Programs

Peter Orozco is a leadership and mindfulness facilitator with a combined ten years of teaching and program management experience. As a National Urban Fellow, he worked with accomplished and courageous professionals from a diverse range of backgrounds to empower change agents in the public and nonprofit sectors. He has also designed and facilitated leadership development programs for thousands of college students, making mindfulness more accessible through his keynotes, workshops, and retreats across the United States. Peter has a Master of Public Administration, with a focus on Non-Profit Management, from Baruch College.

Peter’s journey with the Inayatiyya began in August 2024 when he first discovered the community. Embracing its teachings, he became a murid and took initiation in December 2024. Now, as Director of Programs for the Inayatiyya, Peter brings his extensive expertise in leadership and mindfulness to cultivate transformative programs that integrate the traditions of the Inayatiyya with contemporary practices in education, community building, and personal development. Peter and his wife live in Beacon, New York.

Peter may be reached at [email protected].

Isa Sophia Haberer
Associate Director of Programs

Isa Sophia provides logistical oversight for the Astana programs team and is lead producer for all of Pir Zia’s online events. As part of this role, Isa also serves as Suluk Academy Administrator and Translations Coordinator. She is based in Spain and is fluent in English, German and Spanish.

Isa was part of the Zenith Institute team for three years, organizing the annual summer Sufi Camp in the Swiss Alps and in charge of administration and the bookstore. She has also been part of the organization of the annual Inayatiyya Leaders Training in Suresnes, France for many years. She is a graduate of the Suluk Academy Europe Jabarsa class (2019).

If you have questions about Suluk Academy, you can reach Isa at [email protected]. For questions about any other matter, you can reach Isa at [email protected].

Corin Girard

Inner School Administrator

Corin Girard is a strong administrator, event planner, and social media curator, who returns to us after working closely with Pir Zia on Seven Pillars House of Wisdom from 2010-2016. Corin is known for her friendly warmth and ability to create spaces for meaningful connection, with thoughtful attention to detail and beauty. Her experience includes corporate, private, volunteer and non-profit work, as well as her own entrepreneurial pursuits.

Corin dances and organizes Argentine tango events in Massachusetts. She loves to travel, have meals with friends, bake cookies and chase the moonlight. Above all, she cherishes her role as “Auntie” to five wonderful humans. Corin lives together with her husband outside of Boston.

Corin may be reached at [email protected].

Digital Media

Leon Yao
Web Development & Online Marketing Manager

Leon oversees web development for the Inayatiyya’s seven websites as well as manages email promotions. Apart from this work, he supports the Inayatiyya International Board and from 2018-2024 served as part of the organizing team for the annual Zenith Institute Sufi Camp in Switzerland, focused on administration and general planning.

Apart from these projects, Leon works as an independent consultant for various organizations in the health and culture sector, where he helps streamline administrative processes, and develop strategy/vision. Outside of his professional life, he is studying Portuguese guitar, and enjoys cycling.

Leon may be reached at [email protected].

Achraf Terrab
Audio Video Manager

Achraf “Eywaa” Maadaoui Terrab serves as Audio Video Manager where he manages audio-visual operations and ensures seamless technical support for events. With a versatile and passionate approach, he brings a rich background that spans various creative fields.

Achraf’s journey has unfolded through the realms of graphic design, web design, motion design, & video editing, where he has honed his skills to bring visual ideas to life. Beyond the digital canvas, his life has been imbued with the rhythm of dance. As a professional dancer involved in performances and competitions, and as a dance instructor guiding others through the world of playful movement at a weekly gathering.

He also works as an independent consultant for various organizations in the arts and spirituality sectors, focusing on enhancing visual identity and developing creative strategies to amplify his clients’ mission. Outside of his professional life, Achraf enjoys playing & composing music.

Achraf may be reached at [email protected].