Jamila Hassan
Jamila Hassan is a serial entrepreneur with a dynamic career spanning over two decades. With a passion for innovation and a commitment to making a positive impact, Jamila has founded and successfully scaled multiple companies across various industries, including education and retail. She remains involved in multiple start-ups in the founding and advisory capacity.
Founder of Omar's Dream Foundation Jamila’s commitment to giving back to the community is exemplified by her founding of the Omar's Dream Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing education and technological advancements of students in the hospital that aren’t able to attend school. Allowing them access to their education and a way to connect to society helps them deal with any anxiety or depression which often arises during their treatment.
Board Member of POETIC Foundation Jamila serves on the board of the POETIC foundation, a non-profit organization that aims to promote the early clinical development of promising therapies for the treatment of children, adolescents, and young adults with cancer and related disorders. Her strategic guidance has helped expand the organization’s reach and impact.
Board member of Wish4Life Foundation Jamila serves as a patient advocate and helps with corporate relations /consultant to Wish4Life foundation, a non-profit organization that aims to make curable cancers a reality in limited resourced nations. She is helping out on a project to create a sustainable International Children's Cancer Research Center in Ghana.
Volunteer and Mentor Jamila actively volunteers her time and expertise to various non-profit organizations, mentoring aspiring entrepreneurs and supporting community development projects. Her hands-on involvement and compassionate leadership have inspired many to pursue their dreams and make a difference in their communities.