Frisco is comprised of doers – individuals and innovators who selflessly give their time, talents, skils, education and expertise to assist residents and others as the city continues marching into its dynamic future. Frisco STYLE is pleased to recognize the extraordinary efforts of several people whose unwavering dedication to the community exemplifies the tremendous spirit that makes Frisco a special place to call home.
Sadaf Haq
Sadaf Haq is founder of Be In Health Foundation, a nonprofit aimed at providing health equity to those in need of healthcare whether it be physical, dental, vision or mental health as well as medications. She has actively served in our community since moving to Frisco in 2015. </p
p>Haq and her husband, Dr. Adeel Haq, founded a medical practice in Frisco where they are raising three daughters. Sadaf Haq feels strongly that individuals are not in control of the cards they are dealt in their lives. “If we happen to be able and fortunate enough to help others, it is our responsibility as humans to do so,” she says. “Six years ago, when I started serving on the Social Services and Housing board for the city, I realized the needs that exist in our city. The needs have only increased. Many are accounted for, but I saw a gap when it comes to health equity and access to basic health needs.”</p
p>Haq credits her Muslim faith for helping her become the person she is today, and says that Islam taught her to be kind, charitable and responsible for others who are in need. “I’ve carried that with me my whole life thus far. I’ve focused my actions and my career around doing just that. I’d like to do my part in leaving the world somewhat better than when I found it.” She has big roles in numerous volunteer events throughout the year that bring her great pride. One of those is Frisco’s Day of Service. “We gather different nonprofits in the city and honor them by collecting donations for them. … This year, we were able to gather by hosting a breakfast for Frisco residents with speakers who honored the legacy of service by Martin Luther King Jr. It was a beautiful and uplifting morning that truly united our community through words and actions.”</p
p>Currently serving her second term as chair of the City of Frisco’s Social Services and Housing Board, Haq is a graduate of Leadership Frisco Class XXII. She also sits on the Leadership Frisco Advisory Council, was appointed by Mayor Jeff Cheney to the city’s first Inclusion Committee, is a member of Frisco Women’s League, and serves on the Frisco Education Foundation Advisory Board. “I take my positions very seriously and regard every word written and spoken and every action taken to be impactful in the lives these decisions will be affecting,” she says. “I have three daughters and know that my actions will impact their future and the future of our city. I am hopeful that my nonprofit will be successful in delivering its mission in providing accessible healthcare to those in need.” </p
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