#178 Zaka Presents My Journey Hassan Akmal

Born in Montana to immigrant parents and shaped by a global perspective, Hassan Akmal is more than an author and executive, he's a visionary in the world of career and life design. From competing as a Division I tennis player at UCLA to reimagining career services at Columbia, UCLA, and now UC San Diego, Hassan’s path is rooted in purpose, resilience, and reinvention.Hassan shares how he’s leveraging the power of AI and human potential to design a more inclusive future, one where clarity is the true wealth and institutions don’t just create talent, but nurture identities that reshape the world. His message of synchronicity, when inner purpose meets divine timing is a call to action for every immigrant, dreamer, and leader navigating today’s uncertainty.