Faduma Hassan

Hello! My name is Faduma Hassan and I was born in Tomball, Texas. I was raised in the Houston Metropolitan area and my family is from Somalia. They settled down after the civil war of ‘91 and we have been in Texas since! I, along with over 20 family members, attended Prairie View A&M University for undergrad. My time at an HBCU shaped a significant part of who I am today. As a premed student, I majored in biology and minored in chemistry. During my time in college, our student body learned about the tragic death of a former student by the name of Sandra Bland. Her death moved me and several students to participate in the movement to pursue justice for her and her loved ones, as well as address racism and voter suppression in Waller County, Texas. This fueled my already existing passion as an activist even further and eventually led me down the path of mental health, health equity, and justice (Feel free to ask me how!). In medical school, I began working with populations from underserved backgrounds including houseless and formerly incarcerated persons. My knowledge on the topic of equity and justice continues to grow. I’m excited to work with other residents who are just as passionate as I am about health equity and advocacy work. When I’m not in a healthcare setting, you can find me at a coffee shop reading a book, on my couch watching a Netflix series, or driving around with friends!