Askia Muhammad
San Francisco,CA
Summary
Results-driven health navigation and outreach leader with extensive experience overseeing daily operations and advancing services for disenfranchised communities. Skilled in collaboration, negotiation, and resource management, with a strong ability to strengthen service delivery, improve client outcomes, and implement effective operational strategies. Versed in the social, economic, and health needs of the formerly incarcerated.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Health Navigation
Roots Community Health Center
Oakland, CA
09.2015 - Current
- Collaborated with teams to develop strategic plans for organizational growth.
- Assisted in managing budgets and resource allocation for various projects.
- Supported cross-departmental initiatives to enhance communication and efficiency.
- Developed training materials to onboard new employees into company practices.
- Engaged with stakeholders to gather feedback and improve service delivery methods.
HIV Prevention Health Coach/Street Outreach Worker
East Oakland Community Project
Oakland, California
11.2007 - 02.2026
- Guided clients in setting and achieving personal health goals.
- Developed tailored wellness plans based on individual needs and preferences.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive client support.
- Monitored client progress and adjusted plans as necessary for effectiveness.
- Provided motivational support to encourage lifestyle changes among participants.
Street Health Outreach
UCSF
San Francisco, CA
01.1992 - 10.2007
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Pre Law
New College of California
San FranciscoSome College (No Degree) - Political Science
Long Beach State University
Long Beach, CASome College (No Degree) - Law
New College of California Law School
San FranciscoSkills
- Problem solving
- Critical thinking
- Team building
- Negotiation
- Training development
- Stakeholder engagement
- Client relationship management
- Wellness plan development
- Comprehensive support coordination
- Progress monitoring
- Effective communication
- Customer service
- Contract and vendor management
- Verbal and written communication
- Organizational development
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Charismatic leader
- Legal and regulatory compliance
- People management
- Staff management
- Non-profit management
- Conflict resolution
- Project coordination
- Multitasking and organization
Certification
State of California Certified HIV Prevention Supervisor
Timeline
Director of Health Navigation
Roots Community Health Center
09.2015 - Current
HIV Prevention Health Coach/Street Outreach Worker
East Oakland Community Project
11.2007 - 02.2026
Street Health Outreach
UCSF
01.1992 - 10.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Pre Law
New College of California
Some College (No Degree) - Political Science
Long Beach State University
Some College (No Degree) - Law
New College of California Law School