A cum laude graduate from the prestigious Northwestern University, after completing his studies in Economics, he went on to complete his JD at the University of Chicago School of Law. A long-time community activist, Affan has been a member of IMAN Board of Directors since 1998. From http://www.imancentral.org/index.php?module=ContentExpress&file=index&func=display&ceid=7&meid=11 