Deqa Dhalac a passionate advocate for children and families in Maine with extensive experience in social services, public health, and mental health. She is a recent graduate of the University of New England where she received her master’s degree in Social Work, and she also holds master’s degree ...
Read moreDeqa Dhalac a passionate advocate for children and families in Maine with extensive experience in social services, public health, and mental health. She is a recent graduate of the University of New England where she received her master’s degree in Social Work, and she also holds master’s degree in Development Policy and Practice from the University Of New Hampshire. Deqa is originally from Somalia East Africa. She came to the United States in 1992 and has lived in South Portland with her three children for over ten years. She is a leader in the Somali Community Center of Maine, board president for Maine Immigrant Rights Coalition and a board member for Maine Women’s Fund. Deqa believes all of her South Portland neighbors should have the opportunity to access quality education, safe and affordable housing, and a clean environment to thrive in.
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