Deeqo Jibril

Deeqo Jibril is a tri-lingual individual fluent in Somali, English, and Arabic with outstanding communication skills focusing on community outreach and facilitation. She excels in team-oriented, business-focused entrepreneurial facilitation and advisory roles.

With a strong background as a community leader, Deeqo has expertise in political campaign fundraising, volunteer management, and voter outreach. She is a dedicated community and political organizer driven by a passion to support immigrants through business and community initiatives, boasting over 20 years of experience in organizing, direct services, and immigrant and refugee consultation.

Deeqo Jibril's entrepreneurial spirit has been instrumental in assisting hundreds of businesses to prosper in Boston. She is the founder of the African Mall and Somali Community Cultural Associations and the co-founder of the African Council in 2010. Deeqo also ventured into politics, running for Boston City Council in District 7 in 2017 and District 4 in 2021.

Deeqo Jibril pursued her education at the University of Massachusetts Boston and has held significant roles in various organizations, including serving as a Neighborhood Business Manager at the City of Boston Mayor's Office of Economic Development. She previously held the position of Executive Director at the Somali Community & Cultural Center in Boston, worked as an organizer at the Dorchester Bay Economic Development Corporation, served as a Community Outreach Coordinator for Elizabeth Warren's senate campaign, and was a Case Manager at Children's Services of Roxbury, Inc.