Our Mentors

Connect with experienced professionals across different fields who are ready to share their knowledge and guide you on your journey.

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Education

Connect with experienced educators and education specialists

Neema Abdu

Neema Abdu

Curriculum Development
Curriculum Instruction
Reading Development
Data Driven Instruction

Majored in Interdisciplinary Studies with an emphasis on education and child development in undergrad at UTD. Received Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction at Texas A&M University. Have been teaching in public education for the past 3.5 years.

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Sumaya Mohammed

Sumaya Mohammed

Education
Youth Development
College Prep

I am a graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Education (EC-6) with ESL from the University of North Texas, where I graduated with honors and was recognized as a McNair Scholar. I have worked with students ranging from preschoolers to college students in roles like teacher assistant and mentor.

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Furhan Abu Baker

Furhan Abu Baker

Program Development
Parent Communication
Behavior Management
Social & Life Skills

I have a Bachelor's degree in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and work as a Board-Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (BCaBA). I’m currently pursuing a Master's in Special Education with a concentration in ABA. I am passionate about helping children with autism receive the services they deserve and providing resources to caregivers. I'm happy to offer advice on gaining experience in the field to determine if it's the right fit, as well as guidance on selecting a career path!

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Entrepreneurship

Get insights from product managers and entrepreneurs

Abir Liben

Abir Liben

Venture Capital
International Development
Startups
Social Impact

Venture capital investor and former international development consultant. Happy to chat about figuring out a career path, careers in consulting and investing, as well as building and raising money for a startup. I've held a lot of roles over the years, worked in Ethiopia, and attended MIT - leverage my experience and avoid making common first-gen mistakes!

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Ayman Hassen

Ayman Hassen

Product
Finance
Entrepreneurship
Strategy & Ops

Entrepreneur and strategist with extensive experience in product management, PE/VC investments, and growth. As a 10x founder, I'm passionate about helping others navigate the challenges of starting and scaling their own businesses.

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Health

Get guidance from medical professionals on healthcare careers

Mahmoud Abdulbaki

Mahmoud Abdulbaki

Mental health
Medical School
MCAT

I'm a Psychiatry resident in Louisiana with a medical degree from UT San Antonio. Passionate about mental health, I'm happy to share insights about medical school, residency, and building a career in healthcare.

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Dr. Bilal Ali

Dr. Bilal Ali

Dentistry
Healthcare
Dental School

I'm a dentist who graduated at the top of my class from Texas A&M Baylor College of Dentistry. I'm passionate about leveraging the latest advancements in dental care and sharing my expertise to help others navigate their journeys in dentistry and healthcare. Feel free to reach out to discuss dental school, career guidance, or the healthcare field!

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Gena Ali

Gena Ali

Nursing
General Pediatrics
NCLEX

Completed my Bachelor of science in Nursing at University of Arlington. I'm a Pediatric Registered Nurse working at Children's Medical Center and Medical City Dallas Childrens. Let me know if you have any questions!

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Ferhana Ahmed

Ferhana Ahmed

Dentistry
Pre-Dental Degree Planning
Leadership
Goal-Setting
Project Management
Volunteering

I was born and raised in Austin, TX. After graduating high school in 2018, I attended the University of North Texas where I received my Bachelor's of Arts in Biology. Additionally, I studied two minors during undergrad, Chemistry and Medical Anthropology. During summer and winter sessions, I received college credits at Austin Community College as well. I participated in several extracurricular activities with my most prominent experience serving as a student organization officer for UNT's Pre-Dental Society for two years.

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Maya Omer

Maya Omer

Oncology
Nursing
NCLEX Prep
Telehealth

I'm a nurse with experience in bedside care, oncology, hospice, and telehealth. I can provide guidance on career growth, transitioning roles, and navigating the healthcare field.

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Law

Learn from legal professionals about careers in law

Niya Abrahim, Esq.

Niya Abrahim, Esq.

Law School
Securing Internships
Law school Application Process
Bar Exam Prep

I'm a licensed attorney with a Juris Doctorate from The Howard University School of Law with a strong background in employment law, civil litigation, and corporate legal practices. I'm deeply passionate about helping others navigate the law school application process, secure internships, excel in law school, and prepare for the bar exam. With only 5% of lawyers being Black and just 2% of Black women lawyers in the profession, I'm committed to mentoring and empowering the next generation of minority attorneys. Please feel free to reach out—I'm always happy to help and offer support to future attorneys on their journey!

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Supply Chain

Learn from experts in supply chain operations and management

Ezedeen Zakir

Ezedeen Zakir

Supply Chain
Scholarship Applications
SAP

Supply Chain Operations Analyst working at Southwest Airlines. Experienced optimizing productivity and service quality across various environments. Feel free to contact about internships, employment opportunities, scholarships, and more!

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Haroon Mudesir

Haroon Mudesir

Logistics
Production Planning
Procurement
Program Management
Internships

I have hands-on experience in multiple supply chain roles. I've gained valuable insights through both internships and full-time roles. I'm happy to share my knowledge and offer support!

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Tech

Connect with experienced software engineers and tech professionals

Husni Awol

Husni Awol

Cybersecurity
Cloud engineering
Product Security Management
Entrepreneurship

I specialize in cybersecurity and cloud engineering. With years of experience working with leading global companies in the fintech, cybersecurity, and retail industries, I’m here to share insights from my journey and help you develop the skills needed to thrive/break into the cybersecurity and cloud fields!

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Nadir Abrahim

Nadir Abrahim

CX Research
Tableau
Data Analytics
Business Intelligence

Experienced analytics professional with a demonstrated history of working in various industries. Skilled in Data Analytics, CX Research, and Market Insights. Strong professional with a Master of Business Administration - MBA focused in Business Analytics from the University of North Texas. Feel free to reach out with any question!

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