Mohamed Alyajouri, M.P.H.
Board Member

Mohamed Alyajouri currently serves as the Administrative Director of the Division of Hospital Medicine at Oregon Health & Science University. With over 20 years of experience in healthcare, Mohamed's expertise extends across various areas of healthcare, including primary care, inpatient medicine and practice management. He has developed programs for Oregon's Community Health Centers, managed projects for the Multnomah County Health Department and implemented quality improvement initiatives. Notably, he also brings international experience, having worked with the World Health Organization.

Beyond his professional work, Mohamed is deeply passionate about civic engagement and transforming communities. Throughout his adult life, he has actively contributed to community building, social justice initiatives empowering BIPOC communities, interfaith outreach and partnerships, and public health promotion.

A proud Oregonian, Yemeni-American and first-generation Muslim immigrant, Mohamed made history in 2017. He became the first and only Muslim immigrant elected to public office in Oregon, serving on the seven-member Portland Community College Board of Trustees. Governor Kate Brown further recognized his dedication by appointing him to the Oregon Commission on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs (OCAPIA) from April 2019 to April 2023.

Mohamed completed both his undergraduate and graduate studies at Oregon State University. He earned a bachelor's degree in healthcare administration and a master's degree in public health. He also currently serves on the Foundation Board for Portland Community College and on the Outreach Committee for the Muslim Educational Trust.

Currently, he resides in Portland, Oregon with his wife and three children.