Email: Ahmed@somalihealthboard.org

Dr. Ahmed Ali, Pharm.D., is a pharmacist and co-founder of the Somali Health Board (SHB), where he serves as Executive Director. He also holds a clinical instructor position in the Department of Global Health at the University of Washington.

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Under Dr. Ali’s leadership, SHB has effectively addressed health disparities within the Somali and East African communities in King County, Washington. During the COVID-19 pandemic, SHB collaborated with public health leaders to establish mobile testing sites in Somali neighborhoods, testing 2,500 individuals over a single weekend—a model for community-based public health interventions. Additionally, SHB administered over 16,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses throughout King County.
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In recognition of his dedication to community health, Dr. Ali and the SHB team received the 2016 Molina Healthcare Community Champions Award. Under his leadership, SHB was honored with the King County Executive’s Award for Community Resilience, acknowledging their comprehensive approach to healthcare, disaster preparedness, and emergency response.

Dr. Ali’s commitment to community development is exemplified by his involvement in the Somali Community Cultural Innovation Hub project. This initiative, supported by a $4 million Community Project Funding request submitted by Representative Adam Smith, aims to create a multigenerational health hub, senior housing community, cultural anchor, early learning and childcare space, and community center for Somalis facing gentrification and displacement in Seattle’s Rainier Valley. The initiative includes acquiring community-owned properties that house the SHB offices and other partner organizations, marking the first and only Somali community-owned properties in Seattle. Congressman Adam Smith

Through his multifaceted roles, Dr. Ahmed Ali continues to champion equitable healthcare access and community empowerment for the Somali and broader East African communities in Seattle and beyond.

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Mohamed Ali is a public health professional with the emphasis of International communities’ health. He is a visionary, champion working constantly understanding intricate cultural, political issues and find solutions. Mohamed is a co-founder Somali Health Board, and Hope Academy in Washington State to bridge educational and health achievement gaps.
Currently Mohamed manages a childhood lead poisoning program at Hazardous Waste Management, Public Health Seattle & King County.

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Hana Mohamed was only three years old when her family fled Somalia due to a civil war and resettled in Seattle. As the oldest of six children, she played a significant role in helping my family navigate the complex health, social, and criminal educational systems. Her lived experience has fueled her ongoing personal and professional commitment to eliminating health disparities, removing structural barriers, and supporting communities that are most impacted to ensure they live the best quality of life.

Hana joined the SHB family in 2016 as a graduate student and has worked at SHB in many capacities since she joined our community.

Hussein started volunteering in the communities during his teenage years while in high school tutoring middle school and high school students in mathematics, chemistry and biology. He graduated from Upstate Medical University with a BSN and upon graduation he accepted a job in one of the hospitals quickly excelling and gaining the respect of his colleagues as he became a very outspoken advocate for the patients and his coworkers.

Hussein has strong leadership skills, which he exercises both in the hospital and out in the community.  He is a relief Charge RN, Preceptor, mentor and Co-chair of the Shared Leadership team at Swedish Cherry. Prior to joining SHB,  he volunteered with the local Somali Bantu grassroots organization doing work in the community that focused on improving the health outcomes of the Somali Bantu population in Seattle.  As a volunteer he organized events to educate this community on various health topics including infection prevention, cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Subsequently being elected by the organization to be the executive director of the board, and has collaborated with the SHB and Swedish Medical Center to organize more events focused on health education. During the covid-19 pandemic, Hussein has been an invaluable resource to the Somali Bantu community, being available for questions and using zoom, phone calls and face-time to keep the community safe, educated and informed. Hussein is a husband and a father to three young beautiful kids (Zahara, Aisha and Adam) and enjoys teaching them how to play soccer during weekends. He is currently a graduate student pursuing his FNP and doctorate degree as he aspires to open a clinic here in Seattle in order for him to serve the community better.

Nicole Tiano is one of the newest members of the SHB Executive Board. She is a creative and energetic operational and financial leader with over 20 years management experience in high-impact development organizations.  She is analytical, highly organized and a strategic problem-solver with strong field experience managing health/development projects in a wide range of countries and contexts. Throughout her career Nicole has worked in service of access and equity in health and economic opportunity.  She is deeply grateful to be a part of the SHB Board and community.  She is currently a Senior Finance Manager at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and holds a BA in International Studies and Spanish from University of Richmond and a MBA from Boston University.