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Chairman
Abdulwahab Moalim Salad, PhD (enroute)
Abdulwahab is a public health expert with more than 10 years of experience in institutional and system building in conflict affected areas like Somalia. He is the founder of the first School of Public Health at the Somali National University where he served as its first Dean from 2017-2025. During this time, he established master’s Program in Public Health which as of now trained more than 100 public health leaders of the country. In addition, he also established para-medical undergraduate program which currently accommodates more than 1000 students. Abdulwahab is also a co-founder of Somali Public Health Association and many other health professional bodies. For the past 5 years, in collaboration with regional and international institutions, He secured high-value contracts that has strengthened Somalia’s Health System. Currently, he is a PhD fellow at Karolinska Institutes in Sweden. As Chairman of AHD, Abdulwahab drives institution building, academic partnership development, and operational oversight for organization’s initiatives.
Director, Economic and Policy Programs
Omar B. Da’ar, PhD
As Director of Economic and Policy Programs at AHD, Dr. Da’ar leads work at the intersection of economics, program evaluation, and policy translation. An applied economist with expertise in microeconomic analysis, he focuses on cost effectiveness, value for money, and decision-support for governments and development partners. He is an Associate Professor at King Saud bin Abdulaziz University and has collaborated with the Institute for Metrics and Evaluation’s Global Burden of Disease network. He holds a PhD in Applied Economics from the University of Minnesota. He partners with ministries, UN agencies, and implementing organizations to design feasible solutions, support policy uptake, and measure results against clear standards of impact and efficiency
Deputy Chairman
Abdi Gele, PhD
Dr. Abdi Gele is a public health expert and epidemiologist with more than 20 years of experience in research, organizational leadership, and health systems development. He holds a PhD in Public Health Epidemiology from the University of Oslo. His work focuses on advancing quality, equity, ethics, and accountability in public health through evidence-based research and institutional capacity building. Dr. Gele has worked across African and European contexts, including in conflict-affected settings. He has led and advised multidisciplinary initiatives in collaboration with governments, academic institutions, and international organizations. As Deputy Chairman of AHD, Dr. Gele provides strategic oversight for research quality and institutional partnerships.
Director of Operations
Daud Ibrahim
Daud Ibrahim Ahmed is a public health and health security expert with over 10 years of experience in disease surveillance, immunization, and community health in Somalia. He previously served as Director of Training and Capacity Building and FETP Coordinator at the National Institute of Health, leading the graduation of over 170 frontline epidemiologists. Daud has strengthened Somalia’s immunization systems, coordinated national campaigns, and supported health workforce development. He has worked with Federal and State Ministries of Health, CARE International, and Save the Children. He holds a master’s degree in public health and is an active member of several public health associations.
Director, Health Programs
Dr. Hodan Abdullahi Duale, MPH
As Director of Health Programs at AHD, Dr. Hodan leads research, implementation support, and monitoring and evaluation for complex health interventions. She has gained more than twelve years of experience in research coordination, policy development, and program evaluation. She has managed large health interventions across Somalia, including leadership roles at HOPE Organization and GIZ, and has contributed to WHO’s polio third-party monitoring to
support transparent and effective immunization campaigns. Working closely with government partners, particularly the Ministry of Health, she emphasizes coordination, implementation fidelity, and the use of evidence in decision-making.
Senior Economic Policy & Development Advisor
Ahmed Nageeye, PhD
As Senior Economic Policy & Development Advisor at AHD, Dr. Nageeye supports economic strategy, trade policy, and private sector engagement. He has more than 15 years of experience in sectoral research, manufacturing analysis, foreign direct investment, and market intelligence to inform policy and planning in Somalia and the region. As a researcher, he brings strong skills in data-based economic analysis, structural equation modeling, and impact assessment. He develops investment roadmaps, advises on trade and industrial policy, and convenes public-private dialogue to advance inclusive and sustainable growth in fragile and emerging markets.
Program Manager
Abdirazak Mire
Mr. Abdirazak Mire is a Somali medical doctor and public health specialist with more than eight years of experience in health research and program implementation. He has contributed to policy development and service reviews with the World Health Organization’s Eastern Mediterranean Regional Office and
Somali Institute for Health Research (SIHR), translating findings into practical recommendations for government and partners. Currently, he leads two research themes at the African health and Social
Development Organization that focus on evidence-based health systems and service delivery. At AHD. Dr. Mire will serve as a core team member and program manager, dedicating his time to implementation and oversight of the active projects. He brings proven skills in program design, field coordination, data use, and stakeholder engagement to ensure timely delivery and measurable results.
GIS Specialist
Ilyas Mohamed Mahad
Ilyas Mohamed Mahad is a Geospatial Specialist at AHD. He holds a master’s degree and a bachelor’s degree in Geology and has extensive experience in GIS, remote sensing, and data analytics. His expertise covers environmental and hydrological mapping, groundwater assessment, land-use and land-cover analysis, and geospatial support for public health and development programs. Ilyas combines strong technical proficiency in ArcGIS Pro, QGIS, Power BI, and Python with hands-on experience in geospatial project management and monitoring and evaluation. His work focuses on
integrating spatial intelligence into health, water resource management, and environmental planning to strengthen data-driven decision-making across Somalia and the Horn of Africa
Environment And Climate Change Specialist
Abdishakur Diriye
Abdishakur Diriye is a researcher and practitioner specializing in environment and climate policy, with a focus on enhancing climate resilience and adaptive capacity in drought-prone regions such
as Somalia. He is pursuing a PhD in Agriculture and Food Security at the University of Edinburgh under the Jameel Observatory for Food Security Early Action, where his research explores innovative climate risk financing tools to manage drought risks for Somali pastoralists. He has previously worked with the UNFCCC, Start Network, and Save the Children on climate induced disaster risk finance mapping, access to climate finance for Least Developed Countries, and anticipatory action evaluations in Somalia. Abdishakur holds an MSc in Environmental Policy and Management from the University of Bristol and has completed research fellowships in Environmental Policy at the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC). Through his research and policy work, Abdishakur bridges environmental science, climate finance, and community livelihood resilience to design climate-risk financing mechanisms that align with local realities and strengthen climate adaptation.
Research Associate
Abdibasid Mohamud
As Research Associate at AHD, Abdibasid supports data management, analysis, and visualization for the active project, applying econometrics and machine learning to produce reliable, well documented results. His toolkit includes Python, STATA, RStudio, SQL, SAS, and MATLAB, alongside Tableau, Power BI, Excel, and ArcGIS, with experience in both quantitative and qualitative methods.
He holds an MA in International Political Economy and Development from Fordham University and a BS in Applied Mathematics from Marist College. His work spans randomized trial data from East
Africa, studies of investment and trade, and regional integration analysis, bringing a clear, evidence driven approach to generating policy-relevant insights.
Procurement Consultant
Mascuud Khalif
As Procurement Consultant at AHD, Mascuud manages end-to-end procurement for AHD, including vendor prequalification, requests for quotations, competitive bidding, purchase orders, and delivery
tracking. With more than four years of experience supporting real estate firms and local NGOs in Somalia, he emphasizes value for money, compliance, accurate documentation, and on-time fulfillment.
He studied International Business and Trade at the African Leadership University in Kigali and is an ACAMS member. His strengths include vendor management, contract negotiation, and supply chain coordination, supported by certifications in compliance and risk management, project initiation and planning, leadership and emotional intelligence. He is based in Mogadishu and works in Somali and English, with working proficiency in Arabic.
Research Associate
Abdibasid Mohamud
As Research Associate at AHD, Abdibasid supports data management, analysis, and visualization for the active project, applying econometrics and machine learning to produce reliable, well documented results. His toolkit includes Python, STATA, RStudio, SQL, SAS, and MATLAB, alongside Tableau, Power BI, Excel, and ArcGIS, with experience in both quantitative and qualitative methods.
He holds an MA in International Political Economy and Development from Fordham University and a BS in Applied Mathematics from Marist College. His work spans randomized trial data from East
Africa, studies of investment and trade, and regional integration analysis, bringing a clear, evidence driven approach to generating policy-relevant insights.