Hakeem Rahim, Ed.M, M.A. is an internationally recognized mental health consultant, educator and speaker. In 2012, Hakeem began speaking openly about his 19-year journey with bipolardisorder.Through his speaking and advocacy work, Hakeem has spoken to law enforcementofficials, individuals with mental illness and their family members and to over 100,000 middle school, high school & college students.In March 2014, Hakeem testified on Capitol Hill before of the Energy and CommerceCongressional Committee where he shared his experience living with bipolar disorder toadvocate for policy change. In 2016, Hakeem again advocated for policy change, this testifyingbefore the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, and participating in theSenate Summit on Mental Health as a speaker and panelist. He has been featured in majornews outlets for his advocacy work including USA Today.In April 2016, Hakeem was featured in print and television ads as part of New York City’sThriveNYC Mental Health Awareness Campaign, a campaign with a reach of 8 million NewYorkers with the goal to destigmatize mental illness.In October 2016, US Embassy of Jamaica invited him to speak for world mental healthawareness day as a mental health ambassador to the United States. He is TEDx speaker,author and recorded spoken word artist.Hakeem is the President and CEO of I Am Acceptance, Inc, a 501 c 3 non-profit dedicated toempowering the next generation with the emotional literacy and life skills needed for self-acceptance and mental wellbeing and CEO of Live Breathe, LLC. A graduate of Harvard University and Columbia Universities, Hakeem rose from struggling with illness in college to become a leading mental health advocate. Today he shares key concepts around mental health, wellness, acceptance and how you can use them to lead a full life.Email hakeem@hakeemrahim.com today to bring Hakeem your school company, organization or college.

I Am Acceptance, Inc is a 501c3 non-profit committed to empowering the next generation with the emotional literacy and life skills needed for self-acceptance and mental wellbeing. We envision a world in which every young person has the skills to overcome personal stigma and accept who they are.Our platforms are designed to shift the culture and conversation around mentalhealth, assist students seeking help, improve overall well-being and increase self-acceptance.Platform 1 - Training Leaders College Acceptance Ambassadors:Our Ambassadors are college students are committed to spread their knowledge to their peers. Their goal is to shift the overall perception of mental health, reduce stigma and promote mental wellness and self-acceptance. Ambassadors are the eyes, ears, and voice of I Am Acceptance on campuses and online. Platform 2 - Creating the Culture The College Tour: The I Am Acceptance College Tour is a 75-minute interactive presentation traveling to campuses throughout the nation. The goal of the Tour is to ensure each student has full control of their mental health and know how to access tools for sustained wellness. The tour educates students about mental illness to reduce stigma, shares resources for mental health and teaches tools for mental wellness and self-acceptance. The tour is IAA’s pulse spreading the culture of Acceptance and creating language around wellness throughout campuses. Platform 3 - Cultivating the Language Online and Social Media: The College Acceptance Ambassadors cultivates peer to peer online and media platforms which allow college students to drive conversations in the virtual spaces they frequent. Platform 4 - Building the Community Digital and Technology: Vision2020 IAA is committed to partnering with technology partners to develop a platform where students, resources, and education connect to hyper-accelerate wellness communities.

About the Depression and Bipolar Support AllianceOur VisionDBSA envisions wellness for people living with depression and bipolar disorder.Our MissionDBSA provides hope, help, support, and education to improve the lives of people who have mood disorders.Who We AreThe Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) is the leading peer-directed national organization focusing on the two most prevalent mental health conditions, depression and bipolar disorder, which affect more than 21 million Americans, account for 90% of the nation’s suicides every year, and cost $23 billion in lost workdays and other workplace losses.DBSA’s peer-based, wellness-oriented, and empowering services and resources are available when people need them, where they need them, and how they need to receive them—online 24/7, in local support groups, in audio and video casts, or in printed materials distributed by DBSA, our chapters, and mental health care facilities across America.Through more than 700 support groups and nearly 300 chapters, DBSA reaches millions of people each year with in-person and online peer support; current, readily understandable information about depression and bipolar disorder; and empowering tools focused on an integrated approach to wellness.

As the NAMI Queens/Nassau Let’s Talk Mental Illness ™ presenter, Hakeem shares his personal journey with bipolar disorder with students. Thus far students in over 50 high schools, middle schools and colleges have benefited from the Let's Talk Mental Illness ™ presentation. LTMI highlights: · LTMI has now been shared with over 16,500 students, including college, HS, MS and Alternative HS students to transform how they think about mental health, stigma, and seeking help. · LTMI has been adapted for professional development for teachers and social workers to raise mental illness awareness, spark discussions and increase sensitivity. · LTMI has also been adapted for PTA presentations to engage parents in the conversation around mental health and mental illness. Please see here for more information: www.btslessonplans.org.Quotes of Support:“When I heard Hakeem’s story, it brought tears to my eyes and really inspired me to try to help people with mental illness.” – A.B.G.S Middle School Student “It was amazing to be able to listen to Hakeem’s story I feel more comfortable with my clinical depression. Thank you, Hakeem!”– Wheatley HS Student “The entire weekend was very memorable and made a lasting impression on Colorado Mesa University."​ – Colorado Mesa University Student "Hakeem's presentation was informative as well as inspirational. We have many students whose lives have been touched by mental illness in some capacity. Listening to this presentation made the topic more acceptable by removing all the stereotypes, and hearing factual information. This is something that all students should have the opportunity to hear."– Kristi Faughey Guidance Counselor, Queens High School of Teaching

501(c) 3 tax exempt organization whose mission is to support the Uniondale School District by providing creative and financial support to programs otherwise not covered by the district. We support all 7 schools in the district. Major accomplishments are securing Cornel West as an Advisory Board Member, supporting over 10 programs through mini-grants including science and technology, health and wellness, entrepreneurship, among others. Uniondale boasts many accomplished alumni, UFEE also looks to be one of the vehicles, besides the budding alumni organizations, through which alum can reconnect with the district.

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Provide academic advising services for Hofstra Students.

Worked directly with the Deputy County Executive for Economic Development providing business support. Interfaced with County Executive Suozzi as well as Nassau County Senior Staff.