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Meet The Team

Shakir Consulting Services is looking for new talent.  Please email us at ayana@shakirconsulting.org,  if interested in learning more. 

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Ayana Shakir
President and CEO

Ayana is a Doctoral Candidate in Organization Development and Change Management at the University of St. Thomas. Ms. Shakir has a Master's of Arts in Health and Human Services Administration from St. Mary's University. She has over 20 years of experience as a Social Work Practitioner and Educator working in the areas of Adoption, Foster Care, Child Protection, Adult Protection, MN Choices DD Assessments, and taught English in Saudi Arabia at Taif University.

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Lauren McAfee
Lead Supervisor

Ramsey and Washington Counties

Lauren has a bachelor's degree in Psychology and management experience in various social services settings.

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Siri Green
Case Manager I

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Hodan Ibrahim
Case Aide Supervisor

Hodan has experience in Early Childhood Education, is bi-lingual in English and Somali, and knowledgeable about the Somali and Muslim communities in the Twin Cities. In addition, Ms. Ibrahim is a trained Somali interpreter.

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Sara Hesseltine, LGSW, MSW
245-D Designated Manager

Sara has an undergraduate degree in social work from The College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, MN and a Master’s degree in social work from Our Lady of the Lake in San Antonio, TX.  Sara's background is in historical trauma.  Sara works with families experiencing homelessness and in need of housing, as well as other supports.

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Yesica Tello Castro

Lead PSOP Case Manager

Yesica Tello graduated from Augsburg University with a Bachelor's degree in  Psychology. Worked and volunteered in the community to advocate for families needing resources to support security and family stability and strengthen parent/child relationships. Yesica is fluent in Spanish, and as well as a first generation college graduate. 

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Ismahan Mohamed
Waiver Case Manager I

Ismahan has a Bachelor's degree in Human Services from Metro State University.  Ismahan is bilingual in English and  Somali.

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Maria Nambi
Lead Case Manager

Washington County

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Wlehgie (Gigi) Swen
Supervisor I 

Ramsey County

Wlehgie's passion for working with individuals with disabilities started while in college when she worked as a Direct Support Professional. Gigi has a Bachelor’s degree  from Minot State University and a Bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Science.

Mary has several years of experience working as a social worker with refugee resettlement, providing ABA therapy as well as working with children and adults with developmental and physical disabilities. Mary has a Master's Degree from Eastern Michigan University and a B.S.  from Franciscan University of Steubenville.

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Zakia Bommersbach
Waiver Case Manager II

Zakia is has over 2 years of experience as a waiver case manager.  Zakia has a Bachelor's degree from Augsburg University. 

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Angelina Zokego
Waiver Case Manager I

Angelina has several years of experience working as a supervisor in Assisted Living settings.  Angelina has a Bachelor's degree from Prairie View A& M University. 

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Aneesa Anderson
PSOP Worker

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Zakia Bommersbach
Case Manager

Zakia is has over 2 years of experience as a waiver case manager.  Zakia has a Bachelor's degree from Augsburg University. 

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Angelina Zokego
Case Manager

Angelina has several years of experience working as a supervisor in Assisted Living settings.  Angelina has a Bachelor's degree from Prairie View A& M University. 

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Aneesa Anderson
PSOP worker 

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Zakia Bommersbach
Case Manager II

Zakia is has over 2 years of experience as a waiver case manager.  Zakia has a Bachelor's degree from Augsburg University. 

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Angelina Zokego
Waiver Case Manager

Angelina has several years of experience working as a supervisor in Assisted Living settings.  Angelina has a Bachelor's degree from Prairie View A& M University. 

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Aneesa Anderson
PSOP worker

Aneesa recently received her Bachelor's degree from Metro State University. 
 
 

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Samayo Abdullaahi
Case Aide


Samayo recently received her Bachelor's degree from Metro State University. 
 

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 Zie Daim
Case Aide


Zie has experience in tourism and working for the school system.  Zie is bilingual in English and Malay. 

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Brittney Alexander
Office Manager


Brittney has a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration.  Brittney is also a certified notary

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Angie Killen
Waiver Case Manager I

Ramsey County

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Naciima Diriye
Waiver Case Manager I

Ramsey County

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