Nzinga El-Mekki Abdullah-Aziz

Nzinga El-Mekki Abdullah-Aziz spent her childhood growing up between Qum, Iran and Philadelphia, PA. She later attended Jami’at uz-Zahra (Women’s’ Islamic Theological Seminary) in Qum, Iran, from 1993-1997. Nzinga is a graduate of Drexel University, holding a Master of Science degree in Nursing Education and has worked as a registered nurse for nearly twenty years, primarily in the Community Health setting.

She is certified in Hospice and Palliative Care, currently employed as a Hospice Nurse Navigator and pursuing training as an End-of-Life doula. As a mother of two, her interests are grounded in the spiritual and physical wellness of human beings. Nzinga is involved in various activities and projects and enjoys spending time with others who recognize the richness and depth of our interwoven tapestry.