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Umar Hakim

Executive Director, Intellect Love Mercy Foundation

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Umar Hakim empowers underprivileged youth to become leaders in their communities and beyond.

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Umar A. Hakim serves as Executive Director of the Intellect Love Mercy Foundation, which seeks to empower underprivileged youth and adults through life skills education. After a 13 year career in telecommunications, Mr. Hakim became an urban social entrepreneur in order to prioritize his commitment to social and community service. He earned a Business Management degree from the University of Phoenix and a Master’s degree in Ethical Leadership from Claremont Lincoln. He is a native of the city of Compton, CA,

Topics

  • Arts & Culture
  • Lifestyle & Living

Issue Areas

Homelessness, Youth Diversion, Community Accountability, Leadership Development

Articles, Publications and Appearances

Umar Hakim's Muslim Faith Inspires His Fight for Social Justice -- and a Responsible Banking Ordinance
LA Weekly | Jan 19, 2012

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