Hallima Ibrahim
About Hallima Ibrahim
Hallima Ibrahim serves as the President of the Beacon Support Sisters Against Violence and Abuse at UMass Boston, where she has worked since 2013. She is an advocate for social change, contributing to Layali Magazine and engaging in poetry, while aspiring to impact public health policy or pursue a political career.
Work at UMass Boston
Hallima Ibrahim has served as the President of the School Organization Beacon Support Sisters Against Violence and Abuse at UMass Boston since 2013. In this role, she has initiated a support group aimed at assisting women on campus who have experienced violence and abuse. She also completed the Freshmen Leadership Institute as part of the 2013 cohort, enhancing her leadership skills and commitment to social change.
Education and Expertise
Hallima Ibrahim studied at the University of Massachusetts Boston, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from 2010 to 2017. Prior to that, she attended Muriel S. Snowden International High School from 2009 to 2013. Her educational background has equipped her with knowledge and skills relevant to her aspirations in public health policy and politics.
Background
Hallima Ibrahim has Somali descent and holds Kenyan nationality. She has been actively involved in various community service roles, including her work as a Women Discussion Facilitator at Bagly, Inc. from 2014 to 2015. Additionally, she has volunteered with the American Red Cross since 2014, contributing to humanitarian efforts in Washington, D.C.
Achievements
As a freshman, Hallima Ibrahim received the Queer Student Center Leadership Award, recognizing her leadership potential and contributions to the campus community. She also engages in writing poetry during her free time and contributes to Layali Magazine, an online publication focused on social change. Her work can also be found on MuslimGirl.net, where she serves as a guest blogger.
Professional Experience
In addition to her role at UMass Boston, Hallima Ibrahim has been working as an Admissions Associate at the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate since 2015. She has also held positions in the food service industry, including a role as a Crew Member at Dunkin Donuts from 2014 to 2015.