Nickhath Sheriff, Co-founder & CEO

Nickhath Sheriff is the Founder and CEO of both Essentials First and the Seattle-based non-profit Muslim Community Resource Center. She has 30+ years of experience with nonprofits, serves on the Board of Directors for Hopelink, has been on the Leadership Eastside's steering committee and has helped develop the Bellevue Backpack Meals and Cultural Conversation programs. Nickhath brings her passion and energy for public service to Essentials First. She has been instrumental in shaping Essentials First from the ground up and continues to oversee the organization's substantial growth since its inception.

Khizer Sheriff, CFO

Irene Muller, Director of Communications & Community Engagement

Amina Mbaye, Volunteer Admin

Hidaaya Abdulkadir, Office Manager

Melissa Chaudhry, Fundraising Lead

Rand Al Hammadi, Kent location staff

Ahmed Omer, Redmond location staff

Erum Kadir, Seattle location staff