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An Interview With Marketing Manager and Founder of The Susie Amin Foundation: Safiyyah O'Quinn

In 2016, after losing her mother to Ovarian Cancer, Safiyyah O'Quinn created The Susie Amin Foundation to celebrate her beloved mother's life. With a mission to enrich the lives of families in underserved communities through food distribution, wellness, and life skill programs, SAF has raised over $5,500 and provided over 30 pallets of food to 1,000 families with the help of 70 volunteers. The foundation is her way of personally honoring her mother while impacting underserved communities. Her mother Susie was well-known in the community through her restaurant, Salaam Seafood, which is still open today in Griffin, Ga after 36 years.
A global marketing professional with 15 years of experience, Safiyyah is currently a Product Marketing Manager at Microsoft where she blends her passion for storytelling and marketing expertise. She is responsible for the go-to-market strategy and growth of her solution. Her marketing experience spans various industries technology, healthcare, supply chain, and entertainment. Enjoy this informative and uplifting interview. Follow Safiyyah on Instagram @soqweenly and check out her Lifestyle Blog soqweenly.com Let us know your thoughts about this interview, and if Safiyyah and Louis should collaborate on something together.
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