Hakima Hussaini

Graduate Research Assistant

Hakima majored in biology and pre-med for her undergraduate degree. Initially, she wanted to pursue medical school and become a psychiatrist. After graduating with a B.S. during the pandemic surge, she began working in the biotechnology industry for about two years. Upon learning the medical field is more focused on the body as a collection of organs rather than having a holistic approach to human health, she decided to pursue a Master of Public Health (MPH) in Behavioral and Community Health (BCH) at the University of Maryland, College Park. Hakima became increasingly immersed in mental health and psychology during her MPH program.

Before GMAP, Hakima worked with Dr. Kirsten Stoebenau for two years at the UMD School of Public Health on a study of mental health and HIV status in sub-Saharan Africa. During her internship with Roberta's House in Baltimore, she recognized a deeper commitment to contribute to systematic changes that can reduce the prevalence of addiction, substance use, and overdose in Maryland and has recently joined GMAP/CESAR.

Education:

University of the District of Columbia
B.S. Biology

University of Maryland, College Park
M.P.H. Behavioral and Community Health (expected May 2025)