Samira Sulemana, Esq.
FounderSamira Sulemana holds a Juris Doctor Degree from Drexel University Thomas R. Kline School of Law, a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from Rutgers University, and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology and French from University of Ghana. She also attended Wesley Girls’ High School, Cape Coast (1993 year group).
She currently runs her own law firm, the Law Office of Samira Sulemana, located in Philadelphia, PA, with expertise in Immigration and Family Law.
She is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA). Prior to becoming a lawyer, she worked in several hospitals in New Jersey as an Emergency Room Nurse.
Aunty Samira (as she is affectionately called by IGDF girls), is passionate about girl child education, especially within the Muslim community. She firmly believes that inspiring and motivating Muslim girls to acquire holistic education will empower them to excel in the rapidly emerging world, while being confident in maintaining their religious identity. It will also equip them adequately to grow up into phenomenal and versatile women who will make the desired impact in our society.
She believes it is imperative to give back to the community that moulded her. This she learned from her dear father, the late Alhaji Danlad Sulemana who was a philanthropist at heart till his demise, through his Islamic Development Foundation.
In her words, “No child should be left behind, especially the Muslim girl. This why IGDF is dear to my heart and motivates me to do my very best to ensure that. That is what my father lived for, and that is the only way I can keep his legacy living on.”
She loves travelling, shopping, spending time with her family and friends, and community outreach.