Zaynab Abdi

Zaynab Abdi is a dedicated professional with extensive experience in sustainable development, civic engagement, and advocacy for marginalized communities. Currently serving as a Sustainable Development Associate at Human Concern International, Zaynab focuses on empowering community partners through needs assessments. Zaynab has held various impactful roles, including Immigrant and Refugee Youth Ambassador at Green Card Voices, where leadership encompassed storytelling and civic engagement for youth, and Public Speaker addressing critical topics such as girls' education and human rights. Zaynab's collaboration with the Malala Fund highlights a commitment to girls' education, and work at the UNDP involved strategic foresight and the creation of innovative resources. With a Master of Public Administration from Columbia University's SIPA and a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from St. Catherine University, Zaynab's academic background complements a career devoted to social justice, community empowerment, and leadership development.