Rahima Somji

Rahima Somji has a diverse work experience spanning over several years. Rahima currently holds the position of Sr. Manager Training and Engagement at Hopelink, starting in February 2022. Their previous role at the same company was Center Manager, which they held from October 2019 to February 2022. Before that, they worked as a Career Coach at Hopelink from December 2018 to October 2019. Rahima also served as the ECLC Board Secretary and HR Lead at the Early Childhood Learning Center (ECLC) from June 2016 to June 2017. Prior to that, they worked as a Management and HR Analyst at the Clark County District Attorney's Office from December 2014 to December 2015. Rahima's earlier experience includes roles such as Program Advisor, Multiculturalism at Citizenship and Immigration Canada from October 2010 to December 2011, Procurement Specialist at Public Services and Procurement Canada from August 2009 to October 2010, and Senior Contracts Officer at the Canadian International Development Agency from May 2008 to August 2009, with a previous role as Contracts Officer from May 2006 to August 2008.

Rahima Somji's education history begins in 1999 when they attended Concordia University, where they obtained their Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) degree in International Business in 2003. In the same year, they also obtained a TESOL Certificate from TESOL International, where they focused on English as a Second Language (ESL) studies.

In 2015, Rahima enrolled at the University of Nevada-Las Vegas and completed a series of master-level courses in Multicultural Education in 2016.

Most recently, from 2020 to 2022, Rahima attended Eastern Washington University, where they pursued a Master of Education (MEd) degree in Adult Education.

Overall, Rahima's education journey has focused on various aspects of education, including adult education, multicultural education, international business, and ESL.