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Abdihakim Arabow Ibrahim (Somali: Cabdixakim Caraboow Ibraahim. Arabic: عبد الحكيم عربو ابراهيم) (born 1984) is an American politician in Minnesota. In November 2021, he was elected to the St. Louis Park Public Schools, Minnesota, School-board member. Ibrahim is the first Somali-American[1][2]and Muslim to be elected to the position.
Abdihakim Arabow Ibrahim | |
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| St. Louis Park School Board Member | |
| Assumed office January 4, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Karen Waters |
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| Born | 1984 Mogadishu, Somalia |
| Political party | Democratic (DFL) |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore (BSc in EE) |
Early life and education
editIbrahim was born in 1984 in Mogadishu, Somalia. In 2014, he immigrated to the United States as the only member of his family and settled in St. Louis Park, Minnesota. Ibrahim earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from the University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore.[3][4] Additionally, he obtained a Certificate in Community Organizing for Social Justice from the University of Michigan and spoke five languages.
Career
editIbrahim served on the St. Louis Park Police Advisory Commission and the St. Louis Park 2020 Census Complete Count Committee. He was involved in the St. Louis Park School District referendum campaign in 2017 and 2019. St Louis Park Human Rights Finalist in 2022. Winner Minnesota School Boards Association (MSBA) Leadership Development Award 2024.[5] Member Minnesota School Board Directors of Color & Indigenous Fellowship[6]
Personal life
editIbrahim is married and has three children.[7] He lives in the Oak Hill neighborhood of St. Louis Park, Minnesota.
References
edit- ^ Dernbach, Becky Z. (2021-11-10). "This year, Minnesota school-board meetings endured a backlash against diversity. On Election Day, three suburban districts elected Somali Americans for the first time". Sahan Journal. Retrieved 2024-11-22.
- ^ "Ibrahim announces candidacy for St. Louis Park School Board". hometownsource.com. 2021-08-24. Retrieved 2024-11-22.
- ^ "UET Lahore University of Engineering and Technology". uet.edu.pk. Retrieved 2024-11-22.
- ^ "University of Engineering and Technology, Lahore", Wikipedia, 2024-11-04, retrieved 2024-11-22
- ^ "Vice Chair Abdihakim Ibrahim recognized by the Minnesota School Boards Association". www.slpschools.org. 2024-01-24. Retrieved 2024-11-22.
- ^ "Minnesota School Board Directors Color & Indigenous Fellowship". Minnesota School Board Directors Color & Indigenous Fellowship. Retrieved 2024-11-22.
- ^ "Ibrahim announces candidacy for St. Louis Park School Board". hometownsource.com. 2021-08-24. Retrieved 2024-11-25.