Asalaam Alekum!

I'm a 29-year-old Eritrean/Sudanese American Muslim. Born in the DC area. I hope to write this so I never have to do this again lol. I currently live with my family and 3 siblings (2 younger sisters and a brother). I have two bachelor degrees - one in Biology, another in nursing. Alhamdulillah, I'm a nurse in the Baltimore area. If you know anything about Baltimore, then you'll know the population and the different things I definitely see at work!! I'm passionate about healthcare, #BlackLivesMatter, improving patient care - especially for the Muslim community. 

I'm a young community activist and builder that hopes pushes for change within the DMV Muslim community. I'm active in many masjids but mainly cater to the youth through different events etc. Many people in the DMV know me as a long time passionate DC MIST competitor, volunteer, and coach for over a decade. I am also part of DMV Council - which hosts Night of Unity! All this to say that I find happiness in working with Muslim youth, and hope to somehow combine my love for healthcare with my active role in the Muslim community someday. Although I am passionate about change, on a softer note my other hobbies are reading, hiking, exercising, exploring new cities, chilling at different beaches (anywhere with water, I'm there!).

I consider myself a moderate Muslim. Everyone had a challenging upbringing and is redeeming themselves in their 20s. I'm a huge believer in self-improvement and unlearning Islam just to relearn it again. Alhamdullah I do attend local lectures, almaghrib classes (pre-COVID), and try my best to be the best that I can.