International Institute of New England
Yusuf Abdi possesses extensive experience in career services and client support, currently serving as the Career Services Manager at the International Institute of New England since January 2014. In this role, Yusuf Abdi manages employer partnerships and develops individual employment plans for clients in collaboration with case management staff. Prior positions include Employment Specialist, where responsibilities included client intake, job search assistance, and advocacy during interviews, and Computer Instructor at Fletcher Free Library, where basic computer skills were taught to Somali speakers. Additionally, Yusuf Abdi has served as an Interpreter for the U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants, providing culturally sensitive interpretation services. Yusuf Abdi holds a Master's degree in Peace and Conflict Studies with a focus on Organizational Leadership from the University of Massachusetts Lowell and is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Computer Science at Khoury College of Computer Sciences.