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Mukhtar Ibrahim

Mukhtar Ibrahim

Press Forward MN Strategy Consultant

About Mukhtar:

Mukhtar M. Ibrahim is a strategic leader with a vision for a more inclusive, vibrant, and equitable future. He empowers leaders to think big and boldly, challenge the status quo, and create lasting change. He is the founder of Sahan Journal, an award-winning nonprofit newsroom dedicated to covering Minnesota's immigrant and communities of color.

When he's not championing change, he enjoys writing, playing soccer, and embracing the playful chaos of raising four young children.

Resume Snippets

Mukhtar M. Ibrahim is a strategy consultant for Press Forward Minnesota, where he brings deep expertise in management, leadership, and organizational development.

Mukhtar's proven track record includes founding Sahan Journal, a thriving St. Paul-based news organization that has become a vital source of news information for immigrants and communities of color. He built the organization from the ground up, growing it to a 23-person team in just five years.

A recognized leader in the media industry, Mukhtar is known for his innovative work in promoting sustainable business models for journalism.

His leadership has earned him numerous prestigious awards, including the Carnegie Corporation of New York's Great Immigrant Award, a spot on the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal's "40 Under 40" list, and a Bush Foundation Leadership Fellowship.

In 2024, he was selected as one of 140 rising leaders from the United States to participate in the Young American Leaders Program at Harvard Business School.

He was also awarded the Hubert H. Humphrey Public Leadership Awards, presented each year by the University of Minnesota's Humphrey School of Public Affairs, which honor individuals, organizations, and corporations that have contributed to the common good through leadership and service.

Mukhtar holds an MBA from the University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management and a master's degree in journalism from Columbia University.

Contact Mukhtar for: 

  • Press Forward Minnesota partnership and engagement opportunities 

  • Learning how your organization can support the local media ecosystem

  • General questions about Press Forward Minnesota 

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