Ajeenah Amir is the Director of Civic Engagement and Community Partnerships at Penn Medicine. In addition to leading its civic engagement work with local community organizations and civic leadership, Ajeenah provides strategic support for Penn Medicine departments and staff, with a focus on communication and relationship-building with stakeholders regarding Penn Medicine projects and priorities. Ajeenah previously served as the Director for the Office of Public Engagement and Deputy Communications Director at the Mayor's Office of the City of Philadelphia.

“Serving on the Community Advisory Board has been such a wonderful experience,” Ajeenah said. “I’ve appreciated the opportunity to connect with dedicated community members that share my commitment and passion for health – especially in black and brown communities.

“While I know there are a lot of factors in our neighborhoods and environments that contribute to poor health, I also know that we as a community are rich – in our history, culture, the limitless possibilities of our youth, and in our connections with each other. I hope I can count on you to help me continue to bridge fruitful partnerships that enable our neighborhoods to grow and strive towards better health and wellness.”

Ajeenah earned her M.S. from the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Social Policy & Practice and received her B.S. from Howard University in Washington, DC.