HAMDI ABDULLE

Executive Director

Hamdi is a prominent leader in Seattle, and has over 20 years of experience working with the African Diaspora immigrant and refugee community. She is a former educator who holds degrees from Lafoole University and George Mason University. She is a member of the Community Café Collaborative and the King County Women’s Advisory Board. Hamdi is a proud recipient of King County Council’s MLK Jr Distinguished Service Award, as well as Congressman Adam Smith's Champion of Justice Award in recognition of her contribution to the communities of the 9th Congressional District. Hamdi also received South King County Council's Human Services Equity and Social Justice award for exemplary community leadership and advocacy. She served as a board member of All Home from 2015-20, and as a standing member of the Affordable Housing Task Force from 2017-18. Hamdi is polylingual (English, Somali, Arabic, and Italian), and a Somali-language poet.

BILAN ADEN

Associate Director

As ACHD's Associate Director, Bilan designs and leads programs, develops curriculum, manages budgets, and advances the mission of the organization in the community. Bilan is fluent in English and Somali, and she holds a BA in Marketing from Seattle University and an MA in Education (Curriculum and Instruction) from the University of Washington. She also holds a Family Engagement Certificate from Harvard University, a P-3 Executive Leadership Certificate from the University of Washington, and she attended IslandWood’s Education for Community and Environment program in 2018. Bilan serves as a member of the King County Play Equity Coalition, the King County Immigrant and Refugee Commission, the People’s Economy Lab, and an incoming member of the City of Seattle Sweetened Beverage Tax Community Advisory Board. 

ASAD ABDI

Food Access & Senior Programs Manager

Asad participated in afterschool programs most of his childhood led by members of ACHD's leadership team, which had a profound effect on his growth as a young man. He is excited to be a part of the ACHD team so that he can contribute to the development of his community. He serves as a member of King County's Community Investment Budget Committee. Asad has an Associates Degree in Business from South Seattle College; in his free time, he enjoys playing basketball and Call of Duty.

MUSTAFE ABDI

Case Manager

Mustafe lives in Seattle Washington, where he enjoys playing basketball and reading in his free time. He enjoys that through his work at ACHD, he gets to help the community and put a smile on their faces.

HAFSA ABDULLE

Case Manager

Bio coming soon!

SHIRWA ADEN

Senior Case Manager

Shirwa has over 10 years of social service and advocacy experience. He lives in Des Moines, WA, where he enjoys hanging out with his lovely kids, composing music, writing scripts, and producing/directing live performances. His favorite thing about working at ACHD: Providing quality assistance that puts a smile on a client's face!

ABDILHAHI AINAN

Case Manager

Abdilahi lives in Kent, and his hobbies are soccer, soccer, and soccer! He holds a Bachelors' Degree in sociology and political science. He enjoys working with his ACHD team members to help people.

ETHIOPIA ALEMNEH

Youth Mentorship Coordinator

Ethiopia has a BA in Human Services and Management from the University of Phoenix.  She joins ACHD with twenty-three years of experience working in different nonprofit organizations and local governments as Executive Director, Program Director, Case Manager , Youth Program Coordinator, and Mission Coordinator. Her life mission is to stand in the gap and help people. She is married and has two kids.

DAUD ALI

Workforce Development Manager

With over 10 years in both public and private sectors, Daud has experience in management consultation, team building, workforce development, and strategic planning. Daud holds a bachelor’s degree in Marketing from the University of Washington. In his free time, he loves traveling, hiking and spending time with his family.

YUSSUF ARTAN

Eviction Prevention Case Manager

Yusuf lives in SeaTac, and is proud to serve his community in his role at ACHD. In his free time, he enjoys reading.

ALEXANDRA DILLARD, MSW

Eviction Prevention Case Manager

Alexandra lives in Renton with her 15-year-old grandson. She graduated from San Francisco State University with a Bachelors Degree in Home Economics, and a Masters Degree in Social Work, with a concentration in administration and planning. Alexandra loves collecting R & B music from the 60s and early 70s; she also likes to read, go to the gym, and travel. Something she enjoys about ACHD: all ideas are embraced for continued agency growth and development. 

MOHAMED ERE

Database & IT Administrator

Mohamed holds  a Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Computer Network Architecture. Outside of work, he enjoys hiking with friends and family, and playing soccer.

IFRAH FAISAL

Community Outreach Liaison

Ifrah lives in SeaTac, and loves to read and cook. She is passionate about bringing community together to work towards a common goal.

LIDIYA GEBRE

Education Programs Manager

Lidiya graduated from Northwest University with a dual degree in Biology/Pre-Medicine and Psychology. Her work at ACHD entails building curriculums and providing workshops for the Positive Family Connection program participants. She also manages the after-school learning pod for K-6 grade students, which includes tutoring, social-emotional learning, and outdoor sports. Lidiya is passionate about mental health in the BIPOC community and does advocacy work in her free time. On the weekends,  she works as a care manager for seniors. Lidiya loves traveling, watching sunsets with friends, and working out.

ADEN HUSSEIN

Housing Manager

Aden lives in SeaTac, and is passionate about serving his community and advocating for fair housing. He is well known for his problem-solving abilities, and his knack for finding solutions.

FREGENET KEBEDE

Data Analyst

Fregenet Kebede has three years of experience working as a researcher, data analyst, and legal assistant. She graduated from the University of Washington School of Law with master’s degree in Sustainable International Development. Previously, Fregenet worked for Stole Rives LLP. Her hobbies include reading books, going to the gym, and traveling. with her friends. She lives in Renton, and her favorite thing about working at ACHD is collaboration - everyone shares the same vision and is dedicated to the mission.

SOPHIA LOPEZ

Operations Manager

Sophia lives in Seattle, where she was born and raised. With a background in retail operations, Sophia has been excited to shift her skillsets to work with ACHD. She is passionate about building collaborative programs that highlight BIPOC voices. On the weekends she enjoys playing soccer and cooking for friends and family.

MAKAILA MOEURN

Case Manager

Makaila lives in Auburn, and she loves the family-oriented workplace at ACHD. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, cleaning, and going for walks. Her favorite food is street tacos, or really any kind of Mexican food!

BREE NICOLELLO

Director of Community Development & Special Projects

Bree is an urban planner and project manager with 8+ years of experience working with diverse communities throughout the Pacific Northwest. Her passions include developing affordable housing and economic development projects, policies, and programs rooted in equity and collaboration.

RACHEL PERLOT

Director of Fund Development & Food Access

Rachel writes grants and raises funds for ACHD, and she runs the monthly Delridge Farmers Market. She has a bachelors degree from the University of Washington, and is a member of the King Conservation District Advisory Committee and the Association of Fundraising Professionals. When she's not working with ACHD, Rachel runs Bad Weather Farm in North Seattle, and is also a freelance wedding and event planner.

TERI REID

Director of Finance & Operations

Teri joined ACHD in October of 2020 to build the agency's capacity to manage its finances as it grows in size and complexity. Teri brings with her thirty years of non-profit experience; she has extensive knowledge in non-profit leadership, business finance, budgeting, and project management. Teri is excited to provide support and leadership to the amazing team at ACHD as they impact the community in so many ways. Outside of work Teri enjoys spending time with her beautiful teenage daughters.

NAFISO SAMATAR

Youth Mentorship Coordinator

Nafiso has fifteen years of experience with human services at the city and county level, as well as at school districts and various nonprofits. She earned her Associate of Applied Sciences in Human Services at Highline Community College. Nafiso hopes to nurture young people so that they can become future leaders. She lives in southeast Seattle, and she loves to dance and swim. 

AKRAM SHEIKH

Information Technology Manager

Akram joined ACHD in July 2020 as the Information Technology Manager, providing strategic oversight of facility-wide IT activities, sponsoring IT committees, and working with IT service units across the organization. Akram obtained his Bachelors of Information Technology from Bunkelhand University Jhansi. In his spare time, Akram enjoys spending time with his family, road trips, and traveling abroad.

SHUKRI UGAS

Case Manager

Shukri was born and raised in Renton. She loves reading true crime books, and her favorite part of her job at ACHD is being able to help others and give back to the community.

ABUKAR YOUSUF

Data Analyst

Abukar moved to West Seattle from Ohio in 2018. He spends his free time enjoying the Pacific Northwest outdoors by going on bike rides, hiking, swimming, and playing soccer. Abukar is passionate about community building, volunteering in youth sports programs, and mentorship.