Jibril Ibrahim
President, The Somali Canadian Cultural Society of Edmonton
Jibril Ibrahim, PEng is a professional Engineer who has worked in various industries in Canada and the United States from automotive, air condition system, design of mobile cranes, and has been working in the oil and gas industries as a manager of Manufacturing facility for drilling tools.
He is currently an Operations and Welding Manager of one of the oil industry companies from Alberta and finds fully satisfying to find a time to help Afro Canadians and others who are in need and mentor youth from Alberta.
He has a family of 6, wife, three boys and girl and they currently live in Edmonton.
Mr. Ibrahim is a leader who has been committed for the last 15 years to furthering the well-being and success of his Somali community in Edmonton, as well as the larger black community.
He has been involved in the community as:
• President of Somali Cultural Society of Edmonton
• Founder of the Gaashan Youth Leadership Academy, It is an academy that help youth develop life skills to become better citizen of Canada.
• Has served in the past as the Co-Chair of the African Liaison to the Edmonton Police (ACLC)
• An active voice and mobilizer of the black communities in Civic, Provincial as well as Federal Political engagements.
• A tireless advocate in matters of justice and equality for the black community and other minority groups in general is simply commendable
• Mr. Ibrahim has sat on a several boards & is an active member/volunteer for initiatives such as Out of School Time Program, Mentorship for African Youth.
In all of these capacities, Mr. Ibrahim continues to exemplify transformative leadership qualities such as:
• The ability to envision possibilities and potential opportunities for black youths and communities in Edmonton
• Humility and adaptability to work with other community leaders• A unique ability to listen well
• The maturity to deal with conflict situations in a respectful way, and
• An effective ability to execute, good will toward others.
• What is truly impressive about Mr. Ibrahim is how he juggles professions, while still adhering to his duty as husband and fatherly duties.
Mr. Ibrahim has significantly played a foundational role in empowering young black youth from Edmonton.
Jibril Ibrahim, PEng is a professional Engineer who has worked in various industries in Canada and the United States from automotive, air condition system, design of mobile cranes, and has been working in the oil and gas industries as a manager of Manufacturing facility for drilling tools.
He is currently an Operations and Welding Manager of one of the oil industry companies from Alberta and finds fully satisfying to find a time to help Afro Canadians and others who are in need and mentor youth from Alberta.
He has a family of 6, wife, three boys and girl and they currently live in Edmonton.
Mr. Ibrahim is a leader who has been committed for the last 15 years to furthering the well-being and success of his Somali community in Edmonton, as well as the larger black community.
He has been involved in the community as:
• President of Somali Cultural Society of Edmonton
• Founder of the Gaashan Youth Leadership Academy, It is an academy that help youth develop life skills to become better citizen of Canada.
• Has served in the past as the Co-Chair of the African Liaison to the Edmonton Police (ACLC)
• An active voice and mobilizer of the black communities in Civic, Provincial as well as Federal Political engagements.
• A tireless advocate in matters of justice and equality for the black community and other minority groups in general is simply commendable
• Mr. Ibrahim has sat on a several boards & is an active member/volunteer for initiatives such as Out of School Time Program, Mentorship for African Youth.
In all of these capacities, Mr. Ibrahim continues to exemplify transformative leadership qualities such as:
• The ability to envision possibilities and potential opportunities for black youths and communities in Edmonton
• Humility and adaptability to work with other community leaders• A unique ability to listen well
• The maturity to deal with conflict situations in a respectful way, and
• An effective ability to execute, good will toward others.
• What is truly impressive about Mr. Ibrahim is how he juggles professions, while still adhering to his duty as husband and fatherly duties.
Mr. Ibrahim has significantly played a foundational role in empowering young black youth from Edmonton.
