MEET THE BOARD
Amna Elsayed
Executive Director
Amna is a clinical pharmacist in Southern California. She received her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from the University of California, San Francisco and completed her PGY1 pharmacy resident at UC Irvine Health. In her free time, she enjoys trying new food and spending time with family and friends. Her goals for SAPS include building the professional goals of members within the Sudanese community through mentorship as well as creating a platform that connects Sudanese professionals across the country.
Abubakir Siedahmed
Associate Director
Abubakir is a Computer Science Ph.D. student at WPI (Worcester Polytechnic Institute) where his focus is to use data science and machine learning techniques in the education domain. During his free time, he likes to read history books and walk. His goal for SAPS is to equip Sudanese students with essential skills and information to ensure their academic and professional success.
Eiman Abdoalsadig
Director of Operations
Eiman is a graduating senior at the University of California, Irvine, pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences with a minor in Psychological Sciences. In her free time, Eiman enjoys painting and working out. She also loves spending time with her friends and family. Her goal for SAPS is to create a platform where members can build essential skills vital for professional development through networking and mentorship.
Athela Fadul
Director of Communications
Athela is a graduating senior at California State University, Long Beach pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Community Health Science. In her free time, Athela is always eager to try new adventures, however small or big. She loves to meet new people and have deep discussions about anything. Her goal for SAPS is to create a safe and inviting environment where members could grow from mentor's and professional's insights.
Reem Osman
Director of Marketing
Reem is an Azure Support Engineer at Microsoft. She received her bachelor's degree with honors in Computer-Networks and Cybersecurity from University of Maryland. Reem is also a military veteran leveraging five years of experience in logistical management, training & development, social media management, and content creation. In her free time, Reem enjoys working out and listening to podcasts. She also loves traveling. Her goal for SAPS is to empower members to reach their full academic, professional, and personal potential through meaningful resources and mentorship.
Siddiga Gurashi
Board of Advisor
Siddiga graduated from UCLA with a Bachelor's degree in Sociology with coursework in Psychology. She was previously a peer academic advisor at Oxnard College and currently works at West Los Angeles College, where she provides support and mentorship to students as an SI leader. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends and traveling. Her goals for SAPS are to benefit as many students as possible and produce leaders within the Sudanese-American community as well as extend its services across the states.