Executive Director

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.

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.

Director of Strategy & Operations

Eiman works in the healthcare industry as a Product Manager with prior consulting experience. She received a Bachelor’s in Biological Sciences at the University of California, Irvine and a Master’s in Public Health from Yale University. Her goal for SAPS is to provide a platform for members to build essential skills vital for professional development through networking and mentorship.

Director of Finance

Sidounia is an accountant in Chicago, IL. She graduated from the University of Kentucky with a dual Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Finance. Outside of her professional life, she enjoys working out, painting, and watching YouTube videos. Her goal for SAPS is to bridge generational and cultural gaps, provide resources, and create opportunities that drive our collective success as Sudanese Americans.

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.

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.

Director of Marketing

Alanoud is a strategic communications manager in Southern California. She graduated from the University of Riverside with a Bachelor’s degree in Neuroscience and recently completed a Master's in International Affairs and Human rights from Columbia University. Outside of her professional life, she enjoys spending time with family, cycling, and visiting museums. Her goal for SAPS is to reach more members of the Sudanese American community who are pursuing higher education or working towards building their careers.