Fahad Hizam

President of the Board · Strategic Development Lead

Originally from Dammam, Saudi Arabia, Fahad founded Oax Sport in 2020. Based in Oaxaca, he leads long-term strategy, development, and partnerships to support athletes from underserved communities.

About Fahad

University of West Florida: MS in Criminal Justice; Graduate Certificate in Acquisition and Contract Administration
Universitat de Barcelona: MA in Spanish and Latin American Literature
Minot State University: BS in Criminal Justice & BA in Spanish Literature (Magna Cum Laude)

Fahad also holds certifications from the CITI Program in Social & Behavioral Research and Export Controls, demonstrating his commitment to ethical research, data compliance, and responsible global engagement.

Community & Nonprofit Work

From 2015 to 2018, Fahad volunteered with the American Red Cross and The Salvation Army in North Dakota. He supported victims of domestic violence and human trafficking and led fire safety education efforts. These roles laid the foundation for his nonprofit career.

Since founding Oax Sport in 2020, Fahad has secured long-term partnerships, applied for international grants, and helped create sustainable funding models for athlete support.

Leadership & Volunteer Service

In 2025, Fahad joined the Investigations Steering Committee of ASIS International. He collaborates with global professionals to promote ethics, innovation, and best practices in investigations and risk analysis.

Key Collaborations

Scout Design: Athletic apparel partnership focused on gender equity
Halcones CECAFID: Access to elite training facilities
Clínica Médica Ángelus: Year-round medical support for athletes

Notable Campaigns

Airbnb Social Impact: Launched fee-exempt running tours to generate revenue for the nonprofit
Microsoft & Google Grants: Secured $10,000/month in ad credits and cloud tools
Digital Expansion: Acquired licenses from Canva, Buffer, and Magisto for storytelling and donor engagement

In His Words

On leading Oax Sport:
“Developing sustainable revenue streams to empower athletes. Our goal is to represent Oaxaca on national and international stages while fostering cultural and educational growth through sports.”
2025 Focus:
“To expand our reach by applying for public, cultural, and educational grants that create lasting, community-wide impact.”