Sheikh Maulana Javid Bhaiyat is a founding member and Chief Executive Officer of the Maryland Institute of Development, providing leadership and direction since its establishment in 2016. Having completed his Hifdh of the Holy Qur'an at a young age, he brings over 30 years of experience in Islamic education and community service across the United Kingdom and the United States. Throughout his career, he has served as a teacher, imam, school administrator, and head of an Alim seminary, mentoring generations of students and helping develop scholars and Huffadh who now serve their communities as religious leaders. His contributions also extend to serving Hajj and Umrah pilgrims. In addition to his leadership at MID, he serves as Director of Education at the Islamic Community Center of Laurel.

Mufti Masihullah Bhaiyat has served as Principal of the Maryland Institute of Development since 2019, overseeing academic operations, admissions, and student development. Alongside his administrative responsibilities, he teaches advanced Islamic sciences, including Qur'anic exegesis (Tafsir), Hadith, Fiqh, and Usul al-Fiqh. He holds a master's degree in Islamic Theology with postgraduate specialization in Islamic jurisprudence and possesses Ijazah in Qur'anic recitation and Hadith. His commitment to Islamic education extends beyond MID through his role as Director of Education at Makkah Learning Center, where he continues to contribute to the advancement of traditional Islamic scholarship.