Husain Master brings experience in healthcare operations, finance, and engineering to ICAN’s mission of expanding opportunities for women through nursing education. As Managing Partner of Saifee Health Management Services Organization, he helps medical practices strengthen their strategy, operations, and use of technology. His background includes leadership in medical device manufacturing and a Healthcare Executive MBA from the University of Miami.
At ICAN, Husain focuses on translating the mission into clear priorities, building donor confidence, and supporting the development of a sustainable nursing institution in Pakistan that addresses global healthcare needs.
Shabbir Nomanbhoy is an entrepreneur with experience building businesses in healthcare and technology. An alumnus of MIT, Stanford, and UC Berkeley, he ran Dyna Care Home Health in the United States alongside his sister, Aymen Tyebjee. Their experience caring for patients at home gave him a firsthand understanding of the need for skilled nurses.
Inspired by that experience, Shabbir and his wife, Munira, established ICAN to expand opportunities for women in Pakistan while addressing global nursing needs. His vision combines quality nursing education, no upfront tuition, and preparation for international career opportunities. At ICAN, he guides the organization’s strategy, partnerships, and development of its first nursing campus in Karachi.
Merlin Garcia brings experience in California’s construction industry through his work with Merlin Construction Incorporated in San Jose. He serves on the board of ICAN USA and as an advisor to ICAN, supporting its mission to expand opportunities for women through nursing education.
His involvement connects the U.S. organization’s support with the development of ICAN’s first nursing campus in Karachi, helping advance the shared vision of empowered women and more nurses for communities worldwide.