Meet Zakia

Originally from Afghanistan, Zakia Yaqubi is a Teen Club Leader and Collective Care Specialist at Treetops Collective, where she supports Afghan youth, families, and community members. She also serves as an AFSI Interventionist with the Afghan Family Strengthening Initiative, supporting families through home visits, relationship-building, goal setting, and connections to community resources. Through AFSI, Zakia completed specialized training with Boston College and has also completed Community Health Worker training.

Zakia facilitates Circles of Support (COS) and Youth Circles of Support (YCOS), creating spaces where people can connect, share their experiences, and recognize their strengths. She is especially interested in learning more about mental health awareness, stress, trauma, and the ways these experiences can affect individuals, families, and communities. These interests connect closely with her work facilitating supportive and welcoming spaces through Circles of Support.

With a background in Communication and Journalism, Zakia enjoys learning, research, and connecting with people. She believes meaningful community work starts with listening, building trust, and making people feel seen and respected. She continues to grow through her work and education while exploring her path in social work.