United Voices for Autism
We're in this together
Idil Issa
Managing Director
As the founder of UVA, Idil brings immesureable knowledge to the organization with a plethora of experiences she earned.
Such as, being a mother to children with autism. Over 15 years teaching French in the public sector. 10 years of volunteering work with vulnerable people including experiences in crisis intervention in order to help women rebuild a life without domestic violence.
The Team
Abdourahman Kahin
Psychotherapist
Abdourahman Kahin is active, for more than 20 years, in the educational environment and in the associative and community environment, as a specialized therapist, teacher, speaker, facilitator
and trainer.
Abdi Mohammed
Project Manager
Abdi earned his M.B.A in finance at the University of Gloucestershire. He joined United Voices for Autism with the vision and drive to improve upon our Non Profit Organization, and focus on developing the organization with experience and integrity.
Abdullahi I. Ali
Finance Manager
Abdullahi has over 14 years of experience in the analytics space with fortune 500 companies such RB Health/Mead Johnson, Hershey and Cadbury. He has completed Bachelor of Commerce – Finance/M.I.S at the University of Ottawa and completed MBA from Laurier University.
Hodo Ismael Mouse
Nurse
Hodo is a mental health and substance abuse registered nurse at CRD St-Philipe(Foster pavilion) since 2016.
Ibrahim Osman
Mediator, facilitator and cultural interpreter
Ibrahim's academic background includes a Masters in Conflict Studies and Certificate in interpretation & translation.
Hodo Barre
Project Assistant
recent graduate: Masters of education from Ottawa University
providing information and resources to clients and families
perform administrative functions related to the program
literacy and tutoring for the youth
clients outreach