Mohamed Sheriff

Mohamed comes to The Bronx Defenders with extensive experience serving as an advocate for underserved communities. Prior to joining The Bronx Defenders, Mohamed was a member of the Board of Directors at Na We Yone, Inc., where he referred clients in need of legal assistance to immigrants’ rights organizations, provided support and counsel to refugees, and advocated for immigrant rights. Previously, he taught English and math to seventh grade students in Sierra Leone, where he owned his own business. Mohamed received his A.A.S in paralegal studies from Hostos Community College, and his B.A. in Government and Human Rights from John Jay College of Criminal Justice. He is multilingual and fluent in Creole, Mandingo, Malinke, and Soninkay.