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Diaspora Link for AfricaPresident
Oct. 2022 - Aug. 2023United States · RemoteStrengthening Connections Between The United States And The Horn Of Africa.
Rising Nomads ImpactCo-Founder and Country Director
Feb. 2020 - Jul. 2023Hybrid · Hybrid🔹Expanded the organization's presence in the Horn of Africa, specifically in Somalia and Kenya. 🔹Instrumental in driving growth and impact for the organization
State of MinnesotaMember of Governor Dayton's Housing Task Force
Nov. 2017 - Jul. 2018Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul AreaThe Governor created the Task Force on Housing to develop solutions to alleviate Minnesota’s housing challenge, and ensure that more Minnesota families have quality places to live.
The Task Force performed the following duties:
a. Reviewed existing housing strategies that serve Minnesotans well and identify gaps in the system;
b. Considered new practices that will better serve all Minnesotans and provide greater housing stability;
c. Developed innovative solutions to ensure that families, individuals, and communities have safe and stable housing as the foundation for success;
d. Engaged with individuals and organizations to affirm that recommendations align with community experiences, needs, and priorities; and
e. Recommended specific policy proposals and actions that can be taken by the executive and legislative branches of state government, local governments, and the private sector to improve housing stability in the state The Task Force submitted its Final Housing Recommendations report to the Governor, the Legislature, and the public by July 31, 2018.
• Commit to Homes as a Priority – Create a broader and stronger public commitment to the urgent need for more affordable homes for more Minnesotans.
• Preserve the Homes We Have – Keep the homes we already have, especially those that are most affordable.
• Build More Homes – Build 300,000 new homes by 2030, across all types, prices, and locations to stabilize prices and meet demand.
• Increase Home Stability – Assist twice as many people at risk of losing their homes because of rent increases, evictions, and heavy cost burdens.
• Link Homes and Services – Build stronger links between where we live and the services needed to live stable lives.
• Support and Strengthen Homeownership – Create pathways to sustainable homeownership, with a focus on removing barriers for households of color.
Moorhead Human Rights CommissionCommissioner
Sep. 2017 - May. 2018Moorhead, MinnesotaThe Commission focused on securing equal opportunity in education, employment, housing, public accommodations, and public services for all persons, whether residents or visitors and ensure full participation for all Moorhead citizens in community-oriented affairs.
Council For Minnesotans of African HeritageMember of the Council for Minnesotans of African Heritage (CMAH)
Apr. 2017 - Mar. 2020Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul AreaAs a Council, we advise the Governor and Legislature on issues that affect the African Heritage community. Also, we serve as a liaison to the federal government, local government units and private organizations on matters relating to people of African Heritage in Minnesota.
Afro American Development Association of minnesotaExecutive Director
Jun. 2014Moorhead, MN🔹 Established a premier immigrant-led organization in the Fargo-Moorhead region. 🔹 Developed and executed strategic plans to empower new immigrants and foster community development.
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