Anisa Sahoubah serves as director of the Youth and Education Department at ACCESS. The department provides: adult education, early childhood/parenting education, supplemental education services for youth, leadership, health and fitness, community organizing/civic engagement, and college and career preparedness programs.
Anisa has helped develop and implement vital programming for the community, building bridges with various community agencies and key stakeholders to maximize impact, and lead efforts to secure millions of dollars in funding for these programs. Anisa also serves as lead for the organization's integration strategy, to help ensure that clients are served in a holistic manner.
Her vision is to empower youth and families with the knowledge, skills, and experiences needed to become healthy, productive and self-sufficient members of their community. In addition to her role as director, Sahoubah is also active in numerous civic, cultural, and educational organizations.
Anisa earned her bachelor’s degree in secondary education and her teaching certification from Wayne State University. She earned a master’s degree in adult instruction and performance technology from the University of Michigan.