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Elmi was born on February 26, 1980, in Kabul, Afghanistan. In 1996, she moved to the United States of America, where she was raised and has been residing since.<ref name=":1" /> Elmi holds a bachelor's degree from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Leaders |first=Worlds |date=2023-05-05 |title=Durana Elmi: Changing the World by Empowering People to Reclaim Their Health Through Education, Transparency, and Nutrition |url=https://worldsleaders.com/durana-elmi-changing-the-world-by-empowering-people-to-reclaim-their-health-through-education-transparency-and-nutrition/ |access-date=2024-05-22 |website=Worlds Leaders |language=en-US}}</ref> |
Elmi was born on February 26, 1980, in Kabul, Afghanistan. In 1996, she moved to the United States of America, where she was raised and has been residing since.<ref name=":1" /> Elmi holds a bachelor's degree from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=Leaders |first=Worlds |date=2023-05-05 |title=Durana Elmi: Changing the World by Empowering People to Reclaim Their Health Through Education, Transparency, and Nutrition |url=https://worldsleaders.com/durana-elmi-changing-the-world-by-empowering-people-to-reclaim-their-health-through-education-transparency-and-nutrition/ |access-date=2024-05-22 |website=Worlds Leaders |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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== Career == |
== Career == |
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After completing her studies at UCLA, Elmi joined T-Mobile, followed by AT&T, and later served as the director of marketing for the North-East region at Cricket Wireless. She was associated with Cricket Wellness until 2018.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":2" /> |
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In 2023, Elmi was named Business Woman of the Year by the San Diego Business Journal and won the 2023 Globee Female Leader of the Year Award. |
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Along with her husband, Shahab Elmi, she co-founded the health supplement manufacturing company Cymbiotika in 2018 and has been serving as its COO since.<ref name=":0" /> Cymbiotika provides health supplements, combining modern scientific research and Eastern traditional medicine.<ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Life |first=Hollywood |date=2023-11-20 |title=On the Red Carpet at the Premiere of Pendry Newport Beach with Cymbiotika’s Durana Elmi |url=https://hollywoodlife.com/2023/11/20/the-premiere-of-pendry-newport-beach-with-cymbiotikas-durana-elmi/ |access-date=2024-05-23 |website=Hollywood Life |language=en-US}}</ref> Prior to Cymbiotika, Elmi also co-founded several companies, including Dash Radio, Day Group, and Konplott, which were later sold.<ref name=":2" />(2021), Elmi established a non-profit organization, Helping Hands for Afghans (HHFA). |
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In 2023, Elmi was named Business Woman of the Year by the San Diego Business Journal and won the 2023 Globee Female Leader of the Year Award.She also received the Female Executive of the Year Award by TITAN Awards in the same year.<ref>{{Cite web |last=D2P2 |date=2023-10-15 |title=Cymbiotika COO Oversees Skyrocketing Growth |url=https://www.sdbj.com/awards-honors/cymbiotika-coo-oversees-skyrocketing-growth/ |access-date=2024-05-23 |website=San Diego Business Journal |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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== References == |
== References == |
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Durana Elmi | |
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Nationality | Afghan-American |
Occupation | Businesswoman |
Durana Elmi (born February 26, 1980) is an Afghan-American businesswoman. She is a co-founder and COO of the health supplement manufacturing company Cymbiotika.[1][2]
Early life and education
Elmi was born on February 26, 1980, in Kabul, Afghanistan. In 1996, she moved to the United States of America, where she was raised and has been residing since.[2] Elmi holds a bachelor's degree from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).[1][3]
Career
After completing her studies at UCLA, Elmi joined T-Mobile, followed by AT&T, and later served as the director of marketing for the North-East region at Cricket Wireless. She was associated with Cricket Wellness until 2018.[1][3]
Along with her husband, Shahab Elmi, she co-founded the health supplement manufacturing company Cymbiotika in 2018 and has been serving as its COO since.[1] Cymbiotika provides health supplements, combining modern scientific research and Eastern traditional medicine.[2][4] Prior to Cymbiotika, Elmi also co-founded several companies, including Dash Radio, Day Group, and Konplott, which were later sold.[3](2021), Elmi established a non-profit organization, Helping Hands for Afghans (HHFA).
In 2023, Elmi was named Business Woman of the Year by the San Diego Business Journal and won the 2023 Globee Female Leader of the Year Award.She also received the Female Executive of the Year Award by TITAN Awards in the same year.[5]
References
- ^ a b c d "Durana Elmi, co-founder of Cymbiotika, a natural and organic supplement brand". Harper's Bazaar Việt Nam. Retrieved 2024-05-22.
- ^ a b c "Durana Elmi | Global Women Entrepreneurs to Follow | Exeleon Magazine". issuu. Retrieved 2024-05-22.
- ^ a b c Leaders, Worlds (2023-05-05). "Durana Elmi: Changing the World by Empowering People to Reclaim Their Health Through Education, Transparency, and Nutrition". Worlds Leaders. Retrieved 2024-05-22.
- ^ Life, Hollywood (2023-11-20). "On the Red Carpet at the Premiere of Pendry Newport Beach with Cymbiotika's Durana Elmi". Hollywood Life. Retrieved 2024-05-23.
- ^ D2P2 (2023-10-15). "Cymbiotika COO Oversees Skyrocketing Growth". San Diego Business Journal. Retrieved 2024-05-23.
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