Clinton Global Initiative University

2016 Commitment Makers

Mohammed Alnassar

Mohammed Alnassar

  • St. Cloud State University
  • I am 24 years old and was raised in Saudi Arabia. I am currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Finance. I am an imaginative and ambitious individual who loves to achieve his goals. I believe in equality no matter how different peoples' cultures, religions and ethnicities are.
Karl Johnson

Karl Johnson

  • St. Cloud State University
  • Karl grew up in the St. Cloud area and has invested many years into community development and local progress. He is assistant varsity boys soccer coach at Sauk Rapids - Rice High School, a supervisor and organizer at The YES Network, and a volunteer leader at Salem Lutheran Church's youth program, as well as a Social Work student at St. Cloud State University. In every endeavor, Karl is driven to create safe, encouraging, and empowering environments for students he encounters while advocating for social justice and building healthy relationships within and among his community. His work and leadership in the nonprofit sector has given him an opportunity to impact kids and their families through his daily work of coordination and directing the after school and summer programs.

Ismail Abukar

Ismail Abukar

  • St. Cloud State University
  • My name is Ismail and I come from a family of 12. I'm currently working on my business management major over at SCTCC. I plan on transferring my credits over to SCSU Fall of 2016.

    I work/volunteer for a nonprofit organization YesNetwork. I work with kids from ages 6 to 18. Yes NetWork works in 22 other communities around MN. I run one of the sites (Swisshelm). At the site we run after school activities and support sessions. It includes helping the kids with their homework and personal issues. 

Samera De Silva

Samera De Silva

  • St. Cloud State University
  • I am 23 years of age, born and raised in Bahrain and currently pursuing my Master's degree in Biomedical Sciences at St. Cloud State University after having completed my Bachelor's degree in the same field.
Sennami Goziem

Sennami Goziem

  • St. Cloud State University
  • Sennami is a 4th year student at St. Cloud State University. Her major is Mass Communications with an emphasis in Public Relations and a minor in Global Studies and Spanish. Her interest and academic pursuits stem from her diverse background. Goziem was born in London, UK to parents of Nigerian descent, once relocating to the United States, she began her academic career and life in Bronx, New York before relocating to several other states. Goziem's diverse background and love for travel and culture are what influence and shape who she is today.  

Sharai K Sims

Sharai K Sims

  • St. Cloud State University
Karuna Paudel

Karuna Paudel

  • St. Cloud State University
  • Being from one of the most economically backward nation of the world, I got privileged to receive the education in some of the prestigious universities. I strive for change in the lives of those women and people where I can make them raise their voice for their upliftment and position in the society. As change takes time to comprehend, any part of the world we live in there is a choice, I believe in leading and securing our community for betterment and peace. My belief that I can bring forward all my lessons for the change that is much needed in any community that I live in, makes me an effective leader.

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