Mariam Mohamed, Co founder brief bio: Mariam Mohamed is a proud Somali Canadian-American and first-generation college graduate from inner-city San Diego. She holds a degree in Social Science with a minor in Biology and aspires to become a Physician Assistant to further serve her community’s healthcare needs. As a co-founder of HAMI (Health Advocacy and Mutual Inclusivity), she is deeply committed to mental health awareness, early intervention, and reducing stigma, especially in underserved populations. Mariam is passionate about bridging gaps in access to essential resources and improving quality of life through housing advocacy for low-income families, refugees, and immigrants; promoting youth development with a strong emphasis on mental health education and emotional well-being; and fostering civic engagement within East African communities. Her work is driven by a vision of equity, inclusion, and long-term community wellness.
Zeinab Mohamed is a Co-Founder of HAMI and an Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC) who’s spent the last decade deeply rooted in community work. From leading youth programs and parent education workshops to organizing healing circles and advocacy efforts, she’s been showing up where it matters most.
With a B.A. in Sociology and a Master’s in Multicultural Clinical Counseling, she stepped into the mental health field to break stigmas and start real conversation especially around healing, trauma, and the impact of opioid addiction in our communities.
Her approach to counseling is grounded in cultural and spiritual humility, community connection, and the belief that healing is a collective process. She’s all about unlearning what no longer serves us and leaning into care, growth, and practices that help us build stronger, healthier futures together.
Hafsa Mohamed,a co-founder of HAMI (Health Advocacy and Mutual Inclusivity), holds an academic background in Sociology, Women’s Studies, and International Development. She is a dedicated women’s rights and disability rights advocate, as well as a civic engagement specialist with deep roots in both the Horn of Africa and California. Hafsa serves as a consultant and researcher for humanitarian and international governmental organizations, where she contributes her expertise to impactful global initiatives. Passionate about addressing mental health crises, particularly within underserved communities and inner-city San Diego, she is committed to connecting individuals with the resources and support they need to thrive.
