Mr. Mansuri immigrated to the United States in 1969 for higher education in Chemical Engineering at the University of Southern California (USC). He settled in Los Angeles with his wife, with whom he embarked on an entrepreneurial career. This afforded him the freedom to pursue his lifelong personal interest of studying the American institutional system. Following the 1989 California social studies textbook adoption, Mr. Mansuri formed the Council on Islamic Education as a vehicle to contribute to U.S. education and tangibly demonstrate that Muslims, like others, have a place at the American institutional table.

Mr. Mansuri serves as the Founding Director of CIE. His responsibilities include conducting research and analysis related to public policy, education, the media, politics, religion, and discourses about American pluralism; functioning as an organizational liaison to institutional partners, education officials, textbook publishers, and others; serving as an advisory member on a variety of academic and public educational bodies; representing CIE at major events and gatherings; conducting teacher training workshops and other presentations; hosting international visitors invited by the U.S. State Department; providing input on CIE projects and initiatives; and helping to formulate effective strategies that advance CIE’s educational mission.

Awards and Honors

Award of Appreciation, California State University, Long Beach, University College & Extension Services, May 6, 2004

Certificate of Recognition, Islamic Networks Group, November 2, 2002

Certificate of Appreciation, Ohio Global Institute, June 18-20, 2002

Certificate of Recognition, The Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department, in recognition of receiving the American Muslim Achievement Award 2001, January 27, 2002

Role Model Award 2002, Orange Crescent School, “Achievement Through Education” Appreciation Night 2002

Spirit in Action Award, Interfaith Council of Garden Grove, May 5, 2001

Certificate of Recognition, California State Assembly, in recognition of receiving the Spirit in Action Award, May 5, 2001

Certificate of Appreciation, Garden Grove City Council, May 5, 2001

Certificate of Commendation, City of Westminster, May 5, 2001

The American Muslim Achievement Award 2001, Islamic Center of Southern California, January 27, 2001

Outstanding Resource Award, The Office of International Visitors, U.S. Department of State, May 31, 2000

Outstanding Resource Award 2000, Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles, State of California, May 31, 2000

Certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding Programming Support, International Visitors Council of Los Angeles, May 31, 2000

Mayors Certificate of Appreciation, City of Los Angeles, May 31, 2000

Certificate of Appreciation, Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity of the University of California, Irvine, June 14, 2000

2000 Orange County Human Relations Commission Award, Orange County Human Relations Commission, March 26, 2000

Certificate of Recognition in recognition of receiving the 2000 Orange County Human Relations Commission Award, California State Senate, March 26, 2000

Literary Grant Award, Foundation of American Islamic Teaching and Heritage, June 20, 1993