Team

Meet The People Turning Community Support Into Action

Somali Aid And Development Association is powered by organizers, advocates, and coordinators who keep relief work practical, accountable, and rooted in the needs of Somali families.

Team Size: 8 core members Focus: Relief, outreach, education, and advocacy Approach: Community-led and action-oriented

Built For Serious Community Work

The team combines emergency coordination, family outreach, youth support, safeguarding, fundraising, and public advocacy so the organization can respond quickly without losing follow-through.

Core Team

Eight Roles, One Shared Responsibility

Each team member leads a different part of the work, but the operating model stays simple: respond fast, stay accountable, and build support that lasts beyond the immediate crisis.

Relief direct aid coordination

Outreach family contact and referrals

Advocacy public pressure and accountability

100% community-focused leadership

Strength: Fast coordination across multiple workstreams Priority: Dignity, trust, and measurable delivery Contact: Reach the team

The Team

Meet all eight members of the core team driving planning, field coordination, volunteer mobilization, and long-term development support.

Amina Hassan

Executive Director

Leads strategy, partnerships, and organizational decision-making while keeping every program aligned with community priorities.

Abdirahman Nur

Relief Operations Lead

Coordinates emergency distributions, transport schedules, and supply planning so support reaches families without delay.

Hodan Ali

Community Outreach Manager

Builds trusted contact with families, community groups, and local partners to keep support pathways clear and accessible.

Yusuf Mohamed

Advocacy And Policy Officer

Shapes campaigns, letters, and stakeholder meetings that press institutions toward faster and more accountable action.

Maryan Ismail

Volunteer Coordinator

Organizes recruitment, onboarding, and shift planning so volunteer energy turns into consistent operational support.

Fadumo Osman

Family Support Officer

Handles follow-up support, case navigation, and referral guidance for households facing ongoing pressure after emergency response.

Ahmed Jama

Youth And Education Lead

Drives school-readiness initiatives, youth support activities, and practical education-focused projects across local chapters.

Safiya Abdullahi

Fundraising And Partnerships Manager

Develops donor relationships, campaign support, and external partnerships that help sustain both relief work and long-term development.

Work With Us

Support A Team That Delivers

Whether you want to volunteer, donate, or build a partnership, the team is structured to turn support into direct action for families and communities.

Volunteer: outreach, logistics, translation, admin Partner: schools, community groups, local services