John Robert Lewis scholar
Cohort 3
(2023 - 2024)
Undergraduate Institution: University of Minnesota, Political Science and African American & African Studies
Graduate Institution: -
Occupation: Government Affairs & Public Policy Coordinator, Office of the Minnesota Attorney General
Career Goals/Interests: -
Current Region: Minneapolis, MN
JRL Program Bio: Abdulaziz is studying Political Science and African American & African Studies. A proud Minnesotan and student leader, he served as the University of Minnesota’s student body president, representing the needs of over 35,000 undergraduate students. Outside of school, Abdulaziz worked in executive offices at the local and state levels of government and helped organize a state-wide political campaign. Informed by his experiences in a state that sparked a global conversation on systemic racism, Abdulaziz plans to pursue a career in public service grounded in expanding access to justice.
Oral History Project: https://www.faithandpolitics.org/oral-history/abdulazizmohamed
