Nancy Abdelhaq has held the esteemed position of Executive Director at RAHAMA since April of 2021, demonstrating unwavering commitment to providing culturally sensitive emotional, spiritual, and advocacy support to survivors of domestic violence in Western New York.
Not only does she continue to provide endless support to her survivors, but leading and guiding all members of the RAHAMA Team. Throughout her tenure with RAHAMA, which commenced in 2017, Nancy has fulfilled many roles, including advocate, case manager, and interpreter, thereby shaping her leadership approach with a well-rounded perspective.
With a specialization in special education, Nancy brings a wealth of expertise in social work augmented by her profound understanding of Western New York’s faith and immigrant communities. Her dedication to continuous improvement is evidenced by her participation in leadership programs, such as the Executive Edge training at United Way and Peaceful Families Muslim Abusive Pattern Intervention Training.
Of over 500 applicants, Nancy was one of 24 recipients of the Karen Lee Spaulding Oishei Leader of Color fellowship in 2022. She continues to enhance her knowledge and skills to serve domestic violence victims and the local community better.
