Umoja Outreach Foundation

Mateen Manek – Filmmaker and Writer

Mateen Manek is a filmmaker and writer based in Toronto. He studied communications at York University, and holds a certificate in teaching ESL. In his past, he has taught ESL, […]

Manal Makki – Mechanical Engineer

Having grown up with an affinity for science-fiction and a curiosity about all things that move, Manal Makki pursued a dual degree in Mechanical Engineering and Biomedical Engineering. During her […]

Fatima Aleaddine – Nurse Officer in Charge

Fatima Alaeddine completed her Bachelor of Nursing at Laurentian University and then did a Master’s in Health Care Quality Improvement. She worked in the emergency department as a front line […]

Fatema Masuma Alidina – Nursing Student

Fatema Masuma Alidina is a 4th year nursing student at Ryerson University. She is currently completing a placement in a cardiology department in Toronto. She is also a research assistant […]

Raza Padhani – Software Engineer

Raza Padhani is currently a software engineer at a logistics-focused technology company. Prior to his current role, he worked as a software engineering consultant, and prior to that, he worked […]

Dr. Iqbal Jaffer

Dr. Iqbal Jaffer is currently a staff cardiac surgeon and the program director of the cardiac surgery residency program at McMaster University and Hamilton Health Sciences. During his undergraduate education, […]