Hawa Mohamud is the Senior HR and Payroll Associate at Impact Justice, where she supports payroll administration, HRIS management, onboarding, and other human resources functions for staff and California Justice Leader (CJL) participants. In this role, Hawa ensures accurate payroll processing, maintains employee records, and serves as a key point of contact for HR-related inquiries—all while centering equity, confidentiality, and care.
Before transitioning into this role, Hawa worked on the California Justice Leaders – AmeriCorps project, which provides employment and leadership opportunities to young people with prior involvement in the justice system. Her work there deepened her commitment to supporting individuals directly impacted by the legal system and strengthening pathways to opportunity.
Prior to coming to Impact Justice, Hawa spent over 8 years at City Year, a national education-focused nonprofit dedicated to helping students in high-need communities. She held multiple roles including Program Manager, where she coached AmeriCorps Members serving at an elementary school in Watts, and Recruitment and Admissions staff, where she supported new member onboarding and helped implement systems to reduce bias. She also served as a Team Leader with Changeist (formerly BigCitizen Hub), facilitating civic learning and social justice programming for youth ages 11–26.
Hawa holds a BA in Elementary Education from St. Catherine University. Her passion for empowering youth, advocacy, and dismantling systems of oppression continues to guide her work at Impact Justice.