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Dunyia Mohabbat

San Francisco,CA

Summary

Dynamic Founder & CEO with a proven record of building equity-driven, sustainability-focused initiatives. Skilled in legal research, strategic partnerships, and community leadership, with experience launching transformative programs that expand access to education, resources, and opportunities for under-resourced communities. Committed to driving systemic change through innovation, collaboration, and impact-focused leadership.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Founder and CEO

Golden Hand
03.2025 - Current

Founded and scaled Golden Hand into multi-initiative organization promoting equity and sustainability for under-resourced communities.

  • Launched the Youth Empowerment Academy, partnering with high schools to provide mentorship, STEM workshops, and career readiness.
  • Developed Community Care & Resource Assistance Program, offering emergency aid and resource navigation for families in need.
  • Created Environmental Justice & Sustainability Initiative, engaging youth in climate education and zero-waste projects.
  • Cultivated partnerships with schools, nonprofits, and local government to enhance community resilience and secure resources.
  • Raised funds for communities focused on equity and social impact.
  • Strengthened underrepresented groups by funding initiatives that promote meaningful change.
  • Advocated for resource accessibility through strategic collaboration and support.

Research Intern

Dr. Tamim Wafa
06.2025 - 08.2025
  • Conducted research study on hip fractures in collaboration with Doctor Tamim Wafa during summer 2025.
  • Investigated recovery outcomes, pain levels, and mental deterioration in elderly patients post-surgery.

Development Director

Phoenix Hospital & Sonoma Specialty Hospital
12.2024 - 02.2025
  • Established student volunteer hospital translation service, linking multilingual students with patients needing language assistance.
  • Expanded access to medical advocacy for underserved linguistic communities through volunteer initiatives.
  • Facilitated critical patient advocacy by engaging students in meaningful volunteer opportunities.

ER Volunteer

Dr. Tariq Ali
05.2024 - 09.2024
  • Served as an advocate for patients'' needs, working closely with medical staff to address concerns or issues that arose during treatment.
  • Enhanced overall hospital operations by assisting administrative staff members with various clerical duties when required.
  • Organized and maintained clean and safe environments for patients, ensuring optimal care conditions.
  • Acted as a liaison between patients, families, and medical staff, fostering effective communication and collaboration.

Law Intern

Department of Justice
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Worked closely with Deputy Attorney General Aseil Mahmoud on case research to prepare for trial.
  • Reviewed, drafted and revised agreements and contracts to protect client interests.
  • Collaborated with law enforcement professionals to develop strategies for addressing specific crime-related issues within the community.
  • Observed courtroom proceedings such as trials, hearings, sentencing under supervision which provided invaluable insights into legal processes.
  • Developed problem-solving skills by working alongside experienced criminal justice professionals in various capacities throughout the internship.
  • Strengthened knowledge of local laws, ordinances, statutes, rules governing evidence collection, arrest procedures, search warrants with hands-on experience at a police department setting.

Coordinator

MCC Eastbay
08.2021 - 03.2022
  • Led volunteer programs and convinced board committees at surrounding mosques to encourage their worshippers to fill out forms I created. These tasks included helping refugees with government paperwork, teaching them English, how to drive, and job searches.
  • Organized food and clothing drives
  • Assisted with finding housing for Refugees
  • Helped enroll children into schools
  • Provided transportation

Pediatric Unit Assistant

Sonoma Specialty Hospital
01.2021 - 06.2021
  • Engaged pediatric patients in play activities to provide emotional support and reduce anxiety.
  • Assisted nurses and staff by delivering supplies, restocking medical carts, and organizing patient rooms.
  • Provided comfort to young patients and families by offering books, games, and other age-appropriate resources.
  • Helped maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for children and their caregivers.
  • Supported hospital events and programs designed to enhance the patient experience.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA
05-2025

Skills

  • Legal research
  • Document review
  • Legal drafting
  • Case analysis
  • Relationship building and rapport
  • Client communication
  • Entrepreneurial and innovative
  • Ethics and integrity
  • Communication skills
  • Fundraising strategies
  • Business planning
  • Visionary leadership
  • Organization
  • Project management
  • Data entry

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Farsi
Native/ Bilingual
Pashto
Limited
Hindi
Professional
Urdu
Professional

Timeline

Research Intern

Dr. Tamim Wafa
06.2025 - 08.2025

Founder and CEO

Golden Hand
03.2025 - Current

Development Director

Phoenix Hospital & Sonoma Specialty Hospital
12.2024 - 02.2025

ER Volunteer

Dr. Tariq Ali
05.2024 - 09.2024

Law Intern

Department of Justice
01.2022 - 01.2023

Coordinator

MCC Eastbay
08.2021 - 03.2022

Pediatric Unit Assistant

Sonoma Specialty Hospital
01.2021 - 06.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

University of California, Berkeley