Fadumo Abdalla is a media science student driven by a desire to create more representation in the media.
As the host of GLOW on DR, she became the first children’s TV host to wear a headscarf, marking a step toward her goal of ensuring that children and young people see themselves reflected in the media landscape.
Now, as a researcher at EMJAY Productions, she’s committed to combining her academic knowledge with hands-on experience to continue pushing for diversity and inclusion in storytelling.