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

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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

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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

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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

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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

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States of America
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Doctor of Education (EdD) Educational Leadership Grade:

Metropolitan State University

Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States of America
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Master Advocacy and Political Leadership Grade:

Metropolitan State University

Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States of America
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Bachelor Social Science, Global Studies Grade:

Minneapolis Community College

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States of America
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Associate of Arts Biology Grade:

Awards

Guest Speaker

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

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

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.