About

Ihssan Tahir is a thirtysomething self-proclaimed “SistaQueen” from Chicago. Raised by an Afrikan American mother and Kurdish stepfather, she has a broad perspective of the world. Ihssan has globe trotted from Switzerland to Bangladesh. Her most recent trip involved reuniting with long lost family for the first time in Northern Sudan. In her spare time, she enjoys writing and practicing the violin.

By profession, Ihssan is a registered nurse and specializes in emergency and trauma medicine. She has a deep passion for health care justice and works with several non-profit organizations that deal with health care reform and accessibility. For inquiries, email [email protected]