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.

Board Advisor

Dr. Amna is currently a practicing clinical Pharmacist. 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.

Director of Outreach & Engagement

Mohamed is a senior electrical Engineer at Amazon Kuiper. He has four years of work experience at Intel Corp. He received his BS in Electrical Engineering from Iowa State University and MS in Information and Data Science from the University of California, Berkeley. He enjoys traveling, nature, soccer, and working out. His goal for SAPS is to be the largest network for Sudanese professionals.

Graphic Designer

Asmaa is a current Biomedical Engineering student at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. In her free time she enjoys painting and reading. Her goal for SAPS is to create a space where young Sudanese professionals feel safe and welcome to collaborate and further their careers.

Board 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.