2020-2021 BOARD
Cultural Education!
LEENSA AHMED
President
Leensa Ahmed is a sophomore studying Computer Science with a minor in Sociology of Law, Criminology, and Deviance. She was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and her favorite Oromo song: "I stan everything by Haccaaluu Hundessaa, but I’ll say Iyyee by Shukri Jamal"
GADISA ALI
Vice-President
Gadisa Ali is a sophomore studying Biology, Society, and Environment. He was born in Mieso Harargee, Oromia. His favorite Oromo song: "Anything Kadir Said, 'Yaa Shimbira Ayantu' would be one of my favorites."
SONNE TERFA
Treasurer
Sonne Terfa is a sophomore, studying Biology, Society, and Environment and Afro Studies. She was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Her favorite Oromo song: bontu wallaga by Tamaam Takkalenyi and Maalan Jiraa by Haacaaluu Hundeessaa.
MEEA MOSISSA
Secretary
Meea Mosissa is a junior studying Biology, Society, and Environment. He was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He says his favorite Oromo song is “30 songs tied for first place but probably, ‘Bishaan Taate’ by Tajudin Ahmed.
TALIILEE GEMECHU
Volunteer Coordinator
Taliilee Gemechu is a Sophomore studying Biology, Society, and Environment. She was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Her favorite Oromo Song: "Hard to choose but Kuullee by Zeynu Mahbub puts me in a good mood and Maalan Jiraa by Hachaluu Hundessa reminds me of OSFNA 2016"
DERARTU ANSHA
Social Media Chair
Derartu Ansha is a junior on the Pre Law track, studying Sociology of Law, Criminology, and Deviance, and minoring in Political Science. She was born in Kuyera, Oromia. Her favorite Oromo Song: Daballee, by Fayyisaa Furi and Sanyii Mootii, by Haacaaluu Hundeessaa.
SAFIA HUSSEIN
Historian
Safia Hussein is a sophomore studying Psychiatry and minoring in Business. She was born in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Her favorite Oromo Song: "After a long deliberation… Boontuu Arsii by Muktar Usmaan, Sin Haamu by Shukri Jamal and Anything by Haacaaluu Hundeessaa."
ILHAAN HAAJIÂ KAMAL
Fundraising Chair
Ilhaan Haaji Kamal is a sophomore studying Human Physiology and Business and Marketing. She was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Her favorite Oromo song: Jirra by Hachalu Hundessa and Asuu Koo by Dassalany Beekamaa.
ZUBEDA CHAFFE
Outreach Coordinator
Zubeda Chaffe is a freshman studying Public Policy. She was born in Wallaga, Oromia. Her favorite Oromo Song: Oromiyaa Tiyya by Haccaaluu Hundessa.
NAHILI ABDULLAHI
Communications Coordinator
Nahili Abdullahi is a freshman in the Pre-Med track, studying Entrepreneurial Management with a double minor in Business of Healthcare and Management. She was born in Robbinsdale, Minnesota. Her favorite Oromo Song: "Anything by Ali Birra, and Anaan Anaan by Haacaaluu Hundeessaa."
NAIMA BADRI
Media Coordinator
Naima Badri is a third year, studying Technical Communication and Professional Writing. She was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Her favorite Oromo Song: Sijajuun Koo by Haacaaluu Hundeessaa.
We’re proud to be representing the beautiful and rich Oromo culture.