Maymun Abdi

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Maymun Abdi works as an operations associate with the Vera California office. In her role, Maymun helps manage Vera California’s projects, providing administrative, logistical, and fiscal support to help facilitate program growth and development. She also oversees the office’s day-to-day operations to ensure its smooth functioning.

Before joining Vera in August 2022, Maymun served as the lead medical administrative secretary at a private psychiatric practice.

Maymun originally planned to become a doctor but reevaluated her career path while conducting research during her undergraduate studies. During this time, she had the opportunity to work alongside medical students and social workers to serve communities of people experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles by connecting them to supportive services such as housing, employment, rehabilitation, mental health treatment, and health care.

She holds a BA in political science from the University of California, Los Angeles.