Abdula is originally from The Bahamas and holds Bachelor's Degrees in Accounting from Florida Metropolitan University and Nursing from Florida Atlantic University. Additionally, Abdula holds a Master's Degree in Business Administration from Florida Atlantic University. Abdula has been working at FAU since 2001 in academic advising and advising technology and previously worked as a Coordinator of Academic Programs in the office of Freshman Academic Advising Services, then Assistant and Associate Director within the ACCESS Coaching Center. Abdula's hobbies/interests include traveling, technology, reading, theater, and music.