Abdurahman Hassan

Driven first-year Computer Science student with a passion for cybersecurity, hands-on experience in assembly work, and a heart for community service. Excels at learning quickly, working with teams, and finding creative solutions to real problems.

Achievements

• Graduated High School while working two jobs
• Organized school-wide fundraiser that involved tech, sales, and outreach
• Admitted to University of Minnesota for Computer Science (Cybersecurity)
• Fluent in English and Somali, conversational in French

Socks Suck for Legs – Prosthetic Leg Fundraiser
Cooper High School | October 2023 – April 2024

• Led a fundraiser selling socks to raise money for prosthetic legs.
• Helped build a website and used Schoology to market the fundraiser to students and teachers.
• Created Google Slides showcasing sock options and used Google Sheets to track inventory and sales.
• Improved teamwork and planning by adjusting strategies and learning from feedback.
• Inspired by the goal of helping amputees regain mobility—especially meaningful as a passionate soccer player.