The Path of Public Service

Fatouma Ahmed: Defining One’s Own Path with Intention, Inclusion, and Integrity Part 2

In Part 2, Fatouma Ahmed reflects on what it means to lead with integrity, and responsibility. She discusses the role of allyship in opening doors for others, the importance of accessibility in design and service delivery, and how accountability strengthens leadership. She recalls lessons from her work across different ministries, where bridging policy and community realities required not just technical expertise but humility, and a willingness to share power. Fatouma also shares why representation matters in public institutions and how lifting others creates a ripple effect of belonging and change.

(00:04:24) Accessibility and its Benefits on the Lives of Everyone

(00:05:38) Designing Actionable Action 

(00:08:05) Changes in Public Service 

(00:13:32) Community and Youth Leadership Initiatives

(00:18:29) Cultural Heritage and Representing Underrepresented Groups 

(00:19:30) Co-Creating Inclusive Spaces

(00:22:34) Bringing Your Full Self to Work: Power in Vulnerability 

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