Administrative Staff

Hauwa Abbas

Grant Writer

My name is Hauwa Abbas, and I am from East Lansing, Michigan. I am currently a graduate student at American University, where I am studying public policy and public administration. I recently started working for the Miftaah Institute, based in Warren, Michigan, as a grant writer and city personnel. In 2017, I founded a community organization called the Halimah Project, which focuses on mentoring underserved youth in the mid-Michigan area. Last year, I successfully transformed the organization into an official nonprofit. In my free time, I enjoy filming videos, crafting with my Cricut Maker, hiking, horseback riding, and watching Ted Lasso (my current favorite show).