Nyällah Muntaqim
Initiative Associate, HOPE SF
Why do you do what you do?
As an Oakland native and the daughter of a Hunters Point native, I have deep roots in the Bay Area and have seen the many iterations of the Bay Area. At a young age I sat in many political and community organizing spaces which influenced the direction of my adulthood.
What drew you to the foundation?
I was drawn to the foundation because of its desire to push the expectations of philanthropy. What has kept me here is meeting people that push the foundation to leverage the resources of philanthropy to help organizations hold our communities.
What inspires you?
My family and community are what inspire me and ground me.