AMAL MOHAMOUD
Toronto,Canada
Summary
Founder, CEO, and Registered Social Worker with a strong track record of building equitable, community-based mental health initiatives. Experienced in strategic planning, nonprofit governance, program development, partnerships, fundraising, and leading multidisciplinary teams to expand culturally responsive, trauma-informed care for Black and Muslim communities. Committed to sustainable growth, systems-level impact, and innovation in community mental health.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CEO, Founder
Hana Legacy Foundation
Toronto, ON
11.2024 - Current
- Founded and lead Hana Legacy Foundation, building a culturally grounded mental health organization designed to address gaps in care for Black and Muslim communities.
- Translate lived experience and clinical expertise into scalable programs that center healing, dignity, and community voice.
- Set long-term strategic direction while ensuring alignment with mission, values, and sustainable growth.
- Lead multidisciplinary teams with a trauma-informed and equity-centered leadership approach.
- Develop funding strategies through grants, donor cultivation, community campaigns, and institutional partnerships.
- Represent the organization publicly through speaking engagements, community forums, and cross-sector collaborations.
- Design and oversee innovative initiatives that integrate mental health, leadership development, storytelling, and faith-based reflection.
- Strengthen governance structures, operational systems, and accountability frameworks to support long-term impact.
- Build strategic partnerships locally and internationally to expand access to culturally responsive mental health services.
- Foster a leadership culture rooted in integrity, compassion, collaboration, and service.
Mental Health Counselor
Naseeha Mental Health
Toronto, ON
01.2024 - 06.2025
- Provided trauma-informed mental health counselling to individuals, families, and groups in a community-based setting.
- Conducted comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and developed individualized, strengths-based treatment plans.
- Delivered crisis intervention, risk assessment, and safety planning for individuals experiencing acute distress.
- Applied evidence-informed therapeutic approaches to support emotional regulation, coping skills development, and recovery.
- Engaged in case management, coordinating referrals to community agencies, physicians, and allied health professionals to ensure continuity of care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary mental health professionals to develop and implement integrated care plans.
- Maintained accurate and timely clinical documentation using electronic medical record systems in accordance with professional and regulatory standards.
- Facilitated psychoeducation for individuals and families on mental health awareness, trauma, resilience, and self-care strategies.
Program Coordinator
Sakinah Community Center
Toronto, ON
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Monitored and supervised the activities of volunteers and program employee.
- Prepared reports and financial statements regarding program operations.
- Facilitated program meetings, conferences, and workshops.
- Identified and implemented program improvements to enhance performance.
- Created and managed budgets to support program activities.
- Collaborated with internal teams across departments to ensure effective operations of the program.
- Scheduled and organized program-related meetings and events.
- Organized and facilitated workshops, meetings, and training sessions for participants.
- Maintained compliance with all regulations relevant to the program activities.
- Developed and maintained relationships with stakeholders to ensure successful program implementation.
- Analyzed program results and developed recommendations for improvement.
- Coordinated logistics for multiple events including travel arrangements, catering.
- Managed databases containing participant information and program metrics.
- Kept team members up-to-date with relevant project information.
- Designed promotional materials such as flyers, brochures, and websites in order to raise awareness about programs.
- Ensured that all deliverables were completed according to schedule while adhering to quality standards set forth by management.
Youth Mentorship Coordinator
Midaynta Community Services
Toronto, ON
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Conducted outreach and information sessions at various high schools across the GTA in the capacity of leadership training.
- Introduced youth to positive or creative outlets to minimize exposure to negative influences.
- Implemented behavior management techniques such as positive reinforcement or redirection when necessary.
- Conducted youth workshops to encourage communication, teamwork, and cooperation.
- Determined clients' eligibility for financial assistance.
- Coordinated training sessions for new employees on relevant topics such as safety protocols or company policies.
Child and Family Peer Support
Midaynta Community Services
Toronto, ON
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Provided orientations and settlement counseling services for immigrants.
- Organized and delivered facilitation, group programs, workshops and information sessions on issues related to youth.
- Administered case management, completion of forms, correspondence and coordination of referrals.
- Accurately documented and kept statistics, documentations, data and generated reports.
- Represented the agency and participated in community networks, information exchange activities and external working groups.
- Committed to delivering excellent customer service while working in a fast-paced environment.
- Responded quickly to meet customer needs and resolve problems.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks while remaining adaptable and flexible.
- Worked with coworkers to complete tasks.
Administrative Assistant
Midaynta Community Services
Toronto, ON
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Maintained files and filing, keeping sensitive information confidential.
- Maintained database of client contact information with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Answered phone calls, directed inquiries to appropriate personnel, responded to customer requests in a timely manner.
- Provided administrative support to management staff, including scheduling meetings and appointments, preparing agendas, taking minutes, and maintaining records.
- Assisted in the preparation of presentations using Microsoft Office Suite applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
- Compiled and entered data into various databases to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Served as primary point of contact for facilitating operational and administrative inquiries.
- Maintained office inventory by assisting with supply orders.
- Monitored daily operations in order to ensure efficient workflow processes were being followed.
- Assisted the executive management team in making informed decisions by providing timely and accurate administrative support.
- Greeted and screened visitors to direct to correct employee or office.
Education
Master of Social Work (MSW) - Social Justice and Diversity
University of Toronto
04-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Critical Studies in Equity and Solidarity
University of Toronto
04-2022
Skills
- Community-Centered Mental Health Leadership
- Trauma-Informed & Culturally Grounded Practice
- Strategic Program Design & Service Expansion
- Equity-Focused Systems Change
- Nonprofit Governance & Organizational Development
- Grant Writing & Sustainable Funding Strategy
- Cross-Sector & Community Partnership Building
- Team Mentorship
- Crisis Response & Risk Assessment
- Public Speaking & Community Mobilization
- Healing-Centered Facilitation & Group Leadership
- Multilingual Communication (English, Somali, Arabic)
Affiliations
- YouFit Mentorship
- JamesTown Community Homework club
- Journey of Faith: Team Lead Manager (Guest Department)
- Big Brother Big Sister (East end)
- Canadian Council for Refugees Youth Network
- Somali Orphanage Support Committee Executive Committee
Certification
Registered Social Worker (RSW), Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW)
Timeline
CEO, Founder
Hana Legacy Foundation
11.2024 - Current
Mental Health Counselor
Naseeha Mental Health
01.2024 - 06.2025
Program Coordinator
Sakinah Community Center
01.2015 - 01.2018
Youth Mentorship Coordinator
Midaynta Community Services
01.2011 - 01.2012
Child and Family Peer Support
Midaynta Community Services
01.2010 - 01.2011
Administrative Assistant
Midaynta Community Services
01.2007 - 01.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Critical Studies in Equity and Solidarity
University of Toronto
Master of Social Work (MSW) - Social Justice and Diversity
University of Toronto
AWARDS
- 2024 Outstanding Recent Alumni Award – University of Toronto
- Transitional Year Programme (TYP) Validictorian Award – University of Toronto, 2018