Hamdi Ali Community Engagement Coordinator, Bureau of Planning and Sustainability, City of Portland
Hamdi Ali is a seasoned strategist and equity practitioner with over nine years of experience spanning the nonprofit sector, city government, and consulting. Her work centers on advancing racial equity, community-led development, and inclusive strategy, supporting BIPOC communities through transformative policy, planning, and engagement.
In her current role with the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund (PCEF), Hamdi leads efforts to ensure frontline communities are meaningfully engaged in shaping climate solutions. Her work bridges systems change with grassroots leadership, and drives initiatives that prioritize those historically excluded from decision-making.