Amira Kamara

Amira was born and raised in Freetown, Sierra Leone. She has a certificate in Community Health Work from Hagerstown Community College and a certificate in Social Work Practice from the University of Michigan. Amira is passionate about helping others in need and is an active volunteer in her community. Amira is a member of the Board of Trustees of YouthBuild Public Charter School and has volunteered extensively with Martha’s Table and The Salvation Army. As a former AsylumWorks Ambassador and current community activist, Amira has participated in several advocacy movements in Washington D.C. and cares deeply about issues around access to mental health services, government funding for community schools, and the rights of asylum seekers, asylees, and refugees. Amira is fluent in Fullah and Krio.