Director of Community Organizing & Engagement, Bay Area Community Services

Qimmah Hameed is a passionate advocate who has dedicated her life to serving the community. She currently serves as the Director of Community Organizing and Engagement at Bay Area Community Services (BACS), and previously  served as the Associate Director of Housing. She  has successfully overseen numerous programs, including housing, behavioral health, and medical respite  programs, which have provided essential support and services to individuals experiencing homelessness. Through her dedicated efforts, she has been fortunate to impact the lives of over 5,000 community members across seven counties in Northern California. What sets Qimmah apart is her unique  perspective shaped by her own lived experiences and her unwavering commitment to restructuring  systems that perpetuate cycles of poverty and inequities among underrepresented communities. A proud Oakland native, Qimmah holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Auburn University. She is a member of the United Nations and Rotary International and CEO of her own consulting firm.