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Community-rooted leadership committed to transparency, accountability, and African family empowerment. Click any card to learn more.

OUR TEAM

Leadership Rooted in Community

Our team reflects diverse African backgrounds and is committed to transparency, accountability, and community-driven impact. Click any card to learn more.

Aweys Ali

Aweys Ali

Founder & Executive Director

With over 10 years of grassroots community leadership in Louisville, Aweys founded Afrikana to create a permanent home for African immigrant and refugee families. He arrived in Louisville in 2008. Author of The Power of Istighfar.

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Osman Noor

Osman Noor

Vice President

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Zeytun Aden

Zeytun Aden

Secretary

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Asha Abdulahi

Asha Abdulahi

Treasurer

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Sadiyo Khamis

Sadiyo Khamis

Programs Director

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Mohamed Hussien

Mohamed Hussien

Youth Director

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Abdiwahab Ali

Abdiwahab Ali

Officer / Director

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Morris Doe

Morris Doe

Board Member

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Chechina Mamadoe

Chechina Mamadoe

Board Member

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Staff & Key Volunteers

Luul Khamis

Luul Khamis

Volunteer Coordinator

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Jamal Aden

Jamal Aden

Community Outreach

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Faisal Jilani

Faisal Jilani

Youth Support

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Abdikhadir Hussien

Abdikhadir Hussien

Translation Services

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Hussien Issack

Hussien Issack

Community Liaison

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