Our Team.
Rahma Rashid
Rahma Rashid is one of fifteen from a Somali immigrant family who traveled to America after the civil war broke out in 1998. She recently received her bachelor's degree from CWU School of Education with a major in Elementary Education and a minor in Teaching English as a second language. Rahma has several years of experience working with students from different diverse groups in providing care to individuals, families, and students. Rahma's main reason for founding Muslimah’s Against Abuse Center is due to her own personal experience with domestic violence. She is a survivor of DV and hopes to create services that she wishes she had throughout her own healing journey. One of her greatest life achievements is being a mother of her five children and showing them that anything in life is possible!
Rahma Rashid
Founder/Executive Director
Samira Mohamed
Samira Mohamed is a Seattle native. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Health Informatics and Information Management from the University of Washington. A few of Samira’s hobbies are hiking, traveling, and photography. She is passionate about giving back to the community, women's rights, and fitness. She wants to enrich her life, by getting more familiar with her community, connect with people and share ideas that will positively impact our community's perspective. Maya Angelou said it best, “Each time a woman stands up for herself, without knowing it possibly, without claiming it, she stands up for all women.” And that’s what she plans on doing, being a part of the change, by empowering women. Samira is dedicated to uplifting her community and creating opportunities for the next generation.
Samira Mohamed
Operational Manager
Sumia Rashid
BIO coming soon..
Sumia Rashid
Program Manager
Hillal Nor
Hillal Nor is a graduate of the University of Washington where she earned her Bachelor's degree in Psychology. Born and raised in the south Seattle community, Hillal has and continues to serve her community as she pursues to fulfill her graduate degree. "My passion and purpose lie in serving my community and ummah at large", she states when speaking about her aspirations. Recognizing the dire need for creating spaces like MAAC, Hillal was instantly accepting of joining this team to help our community.
Hillal Nor, BA
Board Chair
Hamdi Abdi
Hamdi Abdi is a mother of two wonderful boys and a passionate registered nurse. She completed a Bachelor of Science in Public Health from the University of Washington and currently enrolled in a Doctoral Family Nurse Practitioner program at Seattle University. She is a member of the Pudget Sound Nurse Practitioners Association. As a nurse, She has the privilege of helping others in their most vulnerable and unexpected moments and knowing that she made a difference in someone's life is the reason why she wanted to be in the nursing field. As a future practitioner and a leader, her personal mission statement is to be someone who leads with values, integrity, honesty and inspires others to recognize their potential. Hamdi's intention is to break down barriers, advocate and promote the interests of those who she serves, especially the underserved communities. Hence the reason why she chose to be a board member in MAAC. Hamdi is grateful for the many opportunities that led her to pursue her passion. She thanks Allah for all of the blessings, and prays to him to give me the opportunity to live long enough to give back to her community and be a voice for the voiceless
Hamdi Abdi, RN | DNP Student
Board Vice-Chair
Ahlaam Ibraahim
Ahlaam Ibraahim is a Seattle native and recently graduated from the University of Washington. She earned a degree in political economy and minored in informatics. In her free time, Ahlaam hosts Naag Nool Radio! Naag Nool Radio is a podcast that interviews amazing Somali women across the globe. On their platform, they focus on all things career, women's rights, and Somali culture. Ahlaam is passionate about nutrition, women's rights, and youth empowerment. She is super excited to join the board and help our community.
Ahlaam Ibraahim, BA
Board Treasure