Marsha Mamdani Ph.D. was born in Salina, Kansas. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Kansas, Double Master’s degrees as well as her Ph.D., from Kansas State University. Marsha has worked in business training and education. Marsha is very passionate about children’s education and has always enjoyed educating and teaching children and young adults.
Together with his husband, Marsha embarked on journeys across the globe. Marsha’s encounters with children in schools were eye-opening. They witnessed bright minds sitting at the back of classrooms, struggling to comprehend lessons not because of a lack of ability or desire to learn, but solely due to poor vision. Marsha observed that in so many countries, students receive limited materials, and teachers write most lessons on blackboards. For these children, the inability to clearly see the board or reading materials becomes a significant barrier to their education. The consequences are far-reaching, as they face isolation and are often mistakenly labeled with attention deficit disorder, dyslexia, or other impairments. Sadly, many eventually drop out of school, becoming burdens to their families and societies, with lifelong impacts on their lives.
The plight of adults with poor eyesight also weighs heavily on Nizar and Marsha’s hearts. Many are forced to abandon their jobs or struggle to succeed due to vision-related limitations. Their reduced productivity jeopardizes their employment, affecting their ability to support their families, leading to increased strain on both family and society.