Yemeni American Community Success Stories

قصص نجاح الجالية اليمنية الأمريكية

 

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Success Story:

Summer Nasser

 Public Speaker and Analyst on Yemeni affairs

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Summer Nasser, born in the Bronx borough and raised in New York City, is a Public Speaker and Analyst on Yemeni affairs and is the Chairperson of Yemen Aid, a 501(c)(3) humanitarian organization and an Internationally licensed organization in Yemen that was recently established in late 2016 as a response to the humanitarian crisis in Yemen.

At the age of 16 years old, Summer was captivated by Yemen’s beautiful landscape and genuine people. She found that the youth of Yemen are talented, passionate and persistent for the betterment and advancement of the nation. In her late teens, she became a blogger and was given a platform to write pieces on local issues and cases regarding drones and the revolution. She spent time in the summer of 2012 teaching courses at “Al-Ryiah” school in Lahj, Yemen to dozens of students. Additionally, she spent her yearly trips in Yemen to be with locals and to better understand the views of the average citizen. She believed that despite the common challenges within the region, there was a greater opportunity to find solutions.

Her latest experience was when she was stuck in the 2014 war where she endured life and death situations. Since then, she structured her career in dedicating all efforts to the people of Yemen and to do her best to voice the struggles of her nation and its people in different platforms across the international community and within the United States. Moreover, she believes that women play a crucial role in representing the Republic of Yemen by showcasing utmost respect and dignity of the average Yemeni citizen to the international community.

Summer has spoken alongside diplomats, officials and experts at different institutions across the United States and the United Nations in New York and Geneva, and appeared on different media platforms. Ms. Nasser has received multiple awards by associations and organizations and was recently awarded a Citation of Merit by the Bronx Borough President, Ruben Diaz Jr. for her commitment to the Bronx and the community she serves. Summer holds a Bachelor degree in Sociology from Concordia College of New York and is currently pursuing a Master in Public Administration with a specialization in Public Policy Analysis at Northeastern University of Boston, Massachusetts.

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