Kareem was born and raised in Jefferson City, where he graduated from Jefferson City High School. He is currently a student at the University of Missouri, pursuing a degree in Personal Financial Planning with the goal of becoming a financial advisor.
Active both in academics and personal life, Kareem enjoys playing a variety of sports, with a special interest in golf and pickleball. He is also a NBA basketball fan, following the league closely and appreciating the energy of the game.
Kareem has also been involved in the National Student Leadership program, where he spent a summer in Washington, D.C. The program emphasizes leadership development and faith values, experiences that continue to shape his personal and professional outlook.