Our Directors
Faysal Aziz Khan
Co-Founder & President
Business Strategist | Media Executive | Global Affairs Leader
Faysal Aziz Khan is a business strategist, media executive, and global affairs leader with more than 25 years of experience across journalism, media management, and global communications. He is the Co-Founder and President of PULSE (Promoting Unity & Leadership for Social Empowerment), leading its mission to strengthen cross-cultural dialogue, inclusive media, and community empowerment in the United States.
Najia Ashar
Co-Founder & Executive Director
Media Development Expert | Communications Strategist | Community Leader
Najia Ashar is a media development expert, communications strategist, and community leader with over 20 years of experience in journalism, nonprofit management, and social impact initiatives. She is the Co-Founder and General Secretary of PULSE (Promoting Unity & Leadership for Social Empowerment), a U.S.-based nonprofit advancing bilingual media, education, and community resilience among diverse communities.
Louis Hansen
Director
Investigative Journalist | Editor | Civic Leader
Louis Hansen is a seasoned journalist, editor, and civic leader with over 20 years of experience advancing public interest journalism and community engagement across the United States. He is the Co-Founder and Senior Editor of The Virginia Center for Investigative Journalism at WHRO, where he leads in-depth reporting projects that promote transparency, accountability, and civic awareness.
Nusrat Haris
Director
Educational | Media Entrepreneur | Women’s Empowerment Advocate
Nusrat Haris is an educational, civic leader, and media entrepreneur with over 18 years of experience in education, media, and community development. She has worked with leading television networks Aij TV (2006–2010, 2013–2015), PTV (2010–2013, 2017–2020), and GTV Network (2021–2024) where she anchored national telethons, civic dialogues, and humanitarian programs that strengthened public awareness and social responsibility.
Arsalan Ali
Director
Filmmaker | Creative Executive | Technologist
Arsalan Ali is a film director, creative executive, and media production trainer with more than 20 years of experience in broadcast, advertising, and digital storytelling across Pakistani and the United States. He currently works as an Independent Creative Director and Film Consultant (2024–Present) in Houston, producing short films, commercials, and digital campaigns for diverse clients.