Meet Faduma Ahmed, a proud mom of two who shines in her role as a Medical Interpreter specializing in Somali and English communication. She is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Human Nutrition and Dietetics at Metropolitan State University of Denver. Faduma joined MAAC's board for her commitment to empowering women particularly in underserved communities, where she works to erase stigmas surrounding youth and women.
Roedah Mansour is a humble human and mom of two living in the greater Seattle area. She earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Washington studying integrated social sciences, with a particular focus in diversity and inequality. While in university, she hosted sisters’ circles with hopes to invigorate the hearts of those around her, developing a keen interest in the heart as a spiritual body.
Once Roedah finished school, she worked with various nonprofits and NGOs serving local communities to heighten impact in meeting needs and breaking down barriers. She now works in the diversity sector championing minority voices in the workplace.
Roedah regards herself as a student of life. Recognizing how we may falter in this life, she seeks to share her reflections as a reminder that anyone is able to turn back. She currently posts to a YouTube account sharing such reflections as a hobby. She joined the MAAC board of directors to become more thoughtfully and meaningfully engaged with local sisters’ communities.
Faten Mohamed is a Program Manager at Amazon, with a math degree from the University of Washington. She's also a wife and mom to a one-year-old. Since 2021, Faten has been a board member at MAAC, where she's committed to helping vulnerable women and children. Faten's passion for making a difference shines through her work with MAAC, where she brings valuable insights and dedication to support the community.
Faiza Hassan is a Public Health professional who is passionate about health equity and tackling health disparities specifically, amongst marginalized communities. She currently partners with Hue-MAN, a nonprofit seeking to address health crises among men of color. Faiza recently graduated from the University of Minnesota with a Master’s of Public Health emphasizing Epidemiology and Community Health Promotion. She did her Practicum at Yale School of Public Health specifically, the Housing and Health Equity Lab on multiple projects related to
housing access and health. Her research examines a wide variety of ongoing public health
crises such as primary health care utilization, homelessness and the opioid addiction using a health equity, antiracist aim. As a young muslim East African woman, it is through her own lived,
educational and professional experiences that has provided her with the resources she needs to
advocate for her community. She strongly believes there is a universal language through the roots of commonality. In using her vulnerability and personal story to collaborate with others in this field, she aims to make an impact. Reminding others that we are never truly alone. It is her hope to invoke change on a national and global level. The world and therefore, the field of public health is constantly changing and we should be changing along with it. Let’s continue to move forward.
Hamdi Abdi is a Family Nurse Practitioner at NeighborCare Health in Seattle. She earned her bachelor's degree in public health from the University of Washington and later pursued a Doctorate in Nursing Practice with a subspecialty in Family Practice from Seattle University. Board-certified and licensed in Washington, Hamdi is an active member of various professional associations. Her passion for medicine stems from her childhood experiences in a Kenyan refugee camp, shaping her mission to lead with values and inspire others. Hamdi is committed to breaking down barriers, advocating for the underserved, and promoting their interests. In her personal life, she is married to a wonderful husband with three children and enjoys outdoor activities and watching medical TV shows during her free time.
