Our Consulting Team
Dr. Samia Hussein
Dr. Samia Hussein is the CEO & Principal Consultant of Heyya Consulting, LLC, where she empowers leaders, organizations, and communities to thrive through equity-driven strategy, workforce development, and leadership coaching. A seasoned public health professional, researcher, and educator with over 15 years of experience, Dr. Hussein brings a global perspective shaped by her work across government, nonprofit, and academic sectors. She is recognized for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), cultivating organizational capacity, and guiding mission-driven teams to achieve measurable impact. Dr. Samia received her DrPH from Mercer University specializing in diverse populations and health equity.
Monique Fairclough-Drake
Monique brings 15+ years experience in research, policy, and community health. Her expertise is in program strategy, evaluation, and equity-centered planning. She is the former Director of Community Health at New York Methodist Hospital and currently serves as the Program Manager for NYC Dept. of Health and Mental Hygiene.
Fardowsa Nor
Fardowsa is a public health researcher, consultant, and advocate specializing in health equity and diverse populations. She has led community-based coalitions, designed culturally grounded prevention programs, and advanced equity-focused evaluation initiatives. Previously, she served as Project Coordinator at the Center for Health and Social Research at Buffalo State University, where she managed youth health promotion and substance-use prevention projects, fostering peer-to-peer collaboration among college students and supporting diverse urban communities.