Community Health Leadership in Action

Rev. Dr. Ali ABY Muhammed is a multidisciplinary scholar and practitioner whose work bridges public health, community advocacy, and social justice. His academic reviews emphasize critical intersections between health disparities, cultural identity, and systems of care, offering insights that inform both research and practice.

Dr. Muhammed’s skills span across:

• Healthcare & Public Health – Extensive training in suicide prevention, harm reduction, trauma-informed de-escalation, and substance use disorders, with continuing education credits from institutions such as Boston Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, and Massachusetts General Hospital.

• Legal & Policy Frameworks – DOJ accreditation renewal and advanced training in immigration law (VAWA, U Visa, T Visa, Asylum, SIJS, and employment-based pathways), underscoring his expertise in advocacy for vulnerable and immigrant populations.

• Community Engagement & Ministry – An ordained minister in good standing, Dr. Muhammed integrates spiritual leadership with public service, strengthening connections between faith, health, and community well-being.

• Education & Training – Certified CPR/First Aid Instructor (American Red Cross) and skilled facilitator of community health worker continuing education programs, contributing to workforce development and capacity building.

His academic contributions are distinguished by a holistic approach—recognizing that health equity, social justice, and cultural preservation are inseparable in the pursuit of resilient, inclusive communities.

Rev. Dr. Ali ABY Muhammed continues his long-standing commitment to advancing community health equity through the Community Health Worker’s Workforce Development – Urban Triage Team. This initiative focuses on:

• Patient Resource Navigation

• Health Screenings & HIV/AIDS Testing

• Mental Health Counseling & Suicide Prevention

• Narcan Training & Overdose Response

• CPR/AED Instruction

• Nutrition, Cessation, and Detoxification Programs

• Botanical Medicine Approaches

The mission is clear: “Your Health is Important to Us.” By engaging directly with communities in Boston and beyond, Dr. Muhammed and his colleagues advocate for stronger systems of care, educate residents on life-saving skills, and employ workforce development strategies that empower underserved families.

Through this work, Rev. Dr. Muhammed demonstrates how public health, clinical knowledge, and community-based leadership come together to create sustainable pathways to wellness.

Professional Credential & Training Portfolio

Dr. Ali ABY Muhammed

Healthcare & Community Health Training

• Harm Reduction: Laying the Groundwork

  • Boston Medical Center – Grayken Center for Addiction Training & Technical Assistance

  • Approved by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health

  • 1.5 Contact Hours | April 29, 2025

• Suicide Safer Care – Primary Care Providers & Teams

  • Association of Clinicians for the Underserved

  • 1.5 CME Contact Hours | April 22, 2019

• Suicide Safer Care – Problem Solving Treatment

  • Center for Innovation in Mental Health, CUNY Graduate School of Public Health & Health Policy

  • Instructor: Virna Little, PsyD, LCSW-R | 1.5 Hours | April 22, 2019

• First Aid/CPR/AED Instructor Training

  • American Red Cross

  • Instructor-level credential | July 10, 2018

Department of Justice Accreditation

• DOJ Accreditation Renewal Training

  • U.S. Department of Justice

  • Webinar Training | February 12, 2025

Immigration Law & Survivor Advocacy

Provider: OneJustice (California Self-Study MCLE, Provider #1834)

• Immigration 101: Green Cards for Immigrant Survivors

  • Pt. 1 – VAWA | 0.75 Hours | Nov 8, 2022

  • Pt. 2 – U Visa | 0.5 Hours | Nov 10, 2022

  • Pt. 3 – T Visa | 0.5 Hours | Nov 16, 2022

  • Pt. 4 – Asylum & SIJS | 0.5 Hours | Nov 21, 2022

• Employment-Based Green Cards

  • 0.25 Hours | Nov 8, 2022

• Specialized Immigration Law Trainings

  • Asylum Law Training | Aug 21, 2022

  • VAWA Training Certificate | 2022

  • General Immigration Training | Aug 16, 2022

Summary of Expertise

Dr. Ali ABY Muhammed brings together healthcare, mental health, harm reduction, community health, and immigration law training with DOJ accreditation renewal, positioning him as a multidisciplinary professional leader in:

• Suicide prevention & safer care practices

• Harm reduction & addiction support

• Emergency response and CPR/First Aid instruction

• Immigration law (VAWA, U Visa, T Visa, Asylum, SIJS, employment-based green cards)

• DOJ-accredited representation & compliance

This unique portfolio highlights Dr. Muhammed’s commitment to both public health and immigrant justice, bridging healthcare, law, and community-based advocacy.

Certificate of Completion – Trauma-Informed De-Escalation

• Recipient: Dr. Ali ABY Muhammed

• Training Title: Trauma-Informed De-Escalation: Calming the “I” of the Storm

• Date: September 7, 2023

• Duration: 6 Hours

• Approval: Program approved by the National Association of Social Workers (NASW)

  • Approval #: D91682

  • Credit: 6 Social Work Continuing Education Contact Hours

    
    

    Credentials of Ministry – Universal Life Church

    • Recipient: Ali Aby Muhammed

    • Ordained by: Universal Life Church Ministries

    • Date of Ordination: April 30, 2010

    • Credential: Officially recognized as a minister with all rights and privileges to perform the duties of ministry

    • Authorized by: Chaplain Br. Martin (ULC)

  • Letter of Good Standing – Universal Life Church Monastery

    • Recipient: Ali Aby Muhammed

    • Issuer: Universal Life Church Monastery Storehouse

    • Date Issued: May 20, 2024

    • Verification: Confirms that Dr. Muhammed’s ordination is in good standing with the Universal Life Church Monastery.

    • Authority Granted: Authorized to perform the sacrament of marriage.

    • Credential Status: Minister’s credentials have no expiration date and remain valid.

    • Certified by: D.J. Toellner, Church Administrator

    • Notarized by: Andrew Melton, Notary Public (State of Washington, Commission expires 03/20/2027)

  • Certificate of Training Completion – Community Health Worker Continuing Education

    • Recipient: Dr. Ali Muhammed

    • Training Title: Alcohol Use Disorders 101

    • Issued by: Boston Medical Center – Grayken Center for Addiction Training & Technical Assistance

    • Approval: Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Bureau of Health Licenses

    • Date of Completion: November 1, 2024

    • Credits Earned: 1.00 Contact Hour

    • Authorized by: Colleen LaBelle, MSN, RN-BC, CARN

  • Community Health Leadership in Action

    Rev. Dr. Ali ABY Muhammed continues his long-standing commitment to advancing community health equity through the Community Health Worker’s Workforce Development – Urban Triage Team. This initiative focuses on:

    • Patient Resource Navigation

    • Health Screenings & HIV/AIDS Testing

    • Mental Health Counseling & Suicide Prevention

    • Narcan Training & Overdose Response

    • CPR/AED Instruction

    • Nutrition, Cessation, and Detoxification Programs

    • Botanical Medicine Approaches

    The mission is clear: “Your Health is Important to Us.” By engaging directly with communities in Boston and beyond, Dr. Muhammed and his colleagues advocate for stronger systems of care, educate residents on life-saving skills, and employ workforce development strategies that empower underserved families.

    Through this work, Rev. Dr. Muhammed demonstrates how public health, clinical knowledge, and community-based leadership come together to create sustainable pathways to wellness.