Welcome Nalima Mwassa to the MHQ Team!
We are pleased to announce the addition of Nalima Mwassa to the team. Nalima joins MHQ through an internship with The Citizens League’s Capitol Pathway Program. During her time with MHQ, Nalima will be working closely with MHQ client Minnesota Association of Community Health Programs, focusing primarily on legislative work and meetings at the Minnesota state capitol.
Recently, Nalima was featured in a KSTP news piece on the Capitol Pathways program.
About Nalima
Nalima Mwassa is a White Bear Lake, Minnesota native, currently working towards an Associates of Arts degree at Century College in Saint Paul, Minnesota. She serves as Director of Legislation in the Student Senate. As such, Nalima oversees the issues students are facing both on- and off- campus. She works with the senate to address the issues effectively for current and future students.
Nalima is also a member of Minnesota State College Student Association (MSCSA), a non-profit organization that addresses issues with higher education. She sits on several committees and serves as a Governing Council Alternate for MSCSA.
Nalima plans to earn a Master’s degree in Psychology. Her goal is to attain a message therapy business for people with anxiety and depression.
About the Capitol Pathways Program
The Citizens League’s Capitol Pathways program was created to strengthen Minnesota government by making it more representative of the state’s population. Despite growing diversity throughout Minnesota, people of color are largely absent from legislative decision making in the state.
The program will open access to young students of color with the intention of developing the next generation of Minnesota policy leaders. Students will be exposed to various career paths allowing them to build relationships with established leaders, gain real-world experience in the field, and build a strong professional resume.
The 2016 Capitol Pathways internship will place nearly 30 college students of color from around the state with government offices, nonprofits, and lobbying firms where they can build experience and relationships in Minnesota politics.
