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Saleemah Ismail

Profile of Saleemah Ismail

Last updated 6 April 2026
Portrait of Saleemah Ismail

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CEO, New Life Stories

Saleemah Ismail is the CEO of New Life Stories, a non-profit dedicated to breaking the cycle of incarceration for families. With over 15 years of international development experience at UN Women and the UNDP across Asia, Saleemah brings a global perspective to local community challenges. A lifelong advocate for underserved populations, she also co-founded Aidha, a financial literacy school for migrant women. Today, she serves on multiple non-profit boards, championing social mobility, diversity, and inclusive growth for at-risk communities.