Said Mohamud Ahmed
Doctoral Educational Leadership Candidate | Community Engagement Specialist
Minneapolis, US.About
Doctoral candidate and dynamic educational leader with a proven track record in grassroots organizing, policy development, and educational equity initiatives. Leverages extensive experience in culturally responsive leadership and community engagement to empower marginalized populations and drive systemic change. Adept at developing and implementing community-centered programs, fostering civic participation, and building cross-cultural bridges to achieve impactful social outcomes.
Work
Minneapolis Community Initiative
|Community Engagement Specialist
Minneapolis, Minnesota, US
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Summary
Leads community outreach and engagement initiatives, developing and implementing community-centered programs and partnerships to bridge diverse populations.
Highlights
Orchestrated comprehensive community outreach and engagement initiatives, successfully engaging diverse populations in multiple key programs annually.
Designed and implemented impactful community-centered programs and strategic partnerships, enhancing service delivery and achieving measurable community development outcomes.
Cultivated strong relationships and built bridges between varied community populations, leading to enhanced collaboration and successful program adoption across distinct groups.
Awood Center
|Community Organizer
Shakopee, Minnesota, US
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Summary
Mobilized East African and immigrant workers at an Amazon facility, empowering them to self-advocate and build capacity for their rights.
Highlights
Mobilized and organized over 500+ East African and immigrant workers at a major Amazon facility, building a collective voice for improved working conditions and advocacy.
Developed and delivered targeted training that enhanced workers' self-advocacy skills, leading to increased awareness of rights and effective navigation of employer relations.
Facilitated transparent communication regarding advocacy strategies and risks, fostering an informed and united front for worker protection and empowerment within the organization.
Community Advocacy & Civic Engagement
|Civic Engagement Coordinator
Minneapolis, Minnesota, US
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Summary
Coordinated civic participation initiatives for East African, Somali, immigrant, and refugee communities, promoting democratic participation and community empowerment.
Highlights
Orchestrated civic participation initiatives, significantly increasing voter registration and engagement among East African, Somali, immigrant, and refugee communities by an estimated 15-20%.
Designed and implemented educational campaigns that promoted democratic participation and fostered community empowerment, reaching over 1,000+ individuals annually.
Community Education & Outreach
|Volunteer ELL Teacher
Minneapolis, Minnesota, US
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Summary
Provided English language learning instruction to East African, Somali, immigrant, and refugee communities, dedicated to their educational empowerment.
Highlights
Delivered comprehensive English Language Learning (ELL) instruction to over 100+ students from East African, Somali, immigrant, and refugee backgrounds, enhancing linguistic proficiency and cultural integration.
Cultivated an empowering learning environment, facilitating educational advancement and access to critical language skills essential for integration and opportunity within underserved populations.
Education
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
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Doctor of Education (EdD)
Educational Leadership
Metropolitan State University
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Master
Advocacy and Political Leadership
Metropolitan State University
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Bachelor
Social Science, Global Studies
Minneapolis Community College
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Associate of Arts
Biology
Awards
Guest Speaker
Awarded By
Metropolitan State University
Presented to the Master of Advocacy and Political Leadership (MAPL) class on Organizing and Narrative, sharing impact stories of organizing work with East African and immigrant workers.
Boards and Commissions Leadership Institute (BCLI) Participant
Awarded By
Nexus Community Partners
Completed a leadership program training Black, Indigenous, and People of Color for publicly appointed boards and commissions, focusing on advancing racially equitable policies and outcomes and demonstrating expertise in government systems.
Leadership Fellowship Recipient
Awarded By
Competitive Leadership Program
Selected for a competitive leadership development program, enhancing skills in organizational leadership and advocacy, demonstrating a commitment to professional growth.
Languages
English
Somali
Skills
Leadership & Advocacy
Transformational Leadership, Authentic Leadership, Moral Courage, Educational Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Advocacy, Grassroots Leadership, Strategic Planning, Policy Development.
Community Engagement & Equity
Community Engagement, Culturally Responsive Leadership, Educational Equity, Community Empowerment, Cross-Cultural Community Building, Stakeholder Engagement, Partnership Development, Outreach, Civic Participation, Diversity & Inclusion, Systemic Change.
Research & Analysis
Qualitative Research, Community-Based Participatory Research, Cross-Cultural Competency Assessment, Strategic Academic Planning, Analytical Thinking, Scholarly Writing.
Communication & Education
Multilingual Communication, Cultural Bridge-Building, English Language Instruction (ELL), Public Speaking, Narrative Development, Training & Development.
Project Management
Program Development, Initiative Coordination, Implementation, Project Delivery.
Interests
Educational Transformation & Equity
Educational transformation, Educational equity.
Community Advocacy & Empowerment
Community advocacy, Community empowerment.
Cross-Cultural Leadership
Cross-cultural leadership competency.
Academic Career Development
Academic career, Educational leadership, Scholarly portfolio, Publications, Research, Synthesizing community organizing into scholarship.
References
Emily Anderson
Director of Policy, ANSR. Can speak to policy development expertise, educational leadership capabilities, and extensive knowledge in these areas.
Chris Smith
Professional Organizer, ANSR. Long-time colleague and former graduate school classmate who can attest to organizing experience, academic excellence, and collaborative leadership skills.
Ruth Gramza
Real Estate Professional. Former graduate school classmate who can speak to academic performance, intellectual rigor, and leadership potential in educational settings.