Horn of Africa is uniquely well situated to serve the East African communities in San Diego with a staff that combine cultural and linguistic know-how with vast professional experience in social service delivery. Our staff is repeatedly invited to present on best practices at national conferences.

Abdi has more than 15 years of experience in leadership in the East African community in San Diego. He holds a Master’s degree in Management from Redland University, and graduated from San Diego State University’s prestigious Business School in Business Administration/Finance. He also has completed an Executive Management Program at Stanford University Graduate School of Business and holds a graduate certificate in violent conflict prevention from the United States Institute for Peace. Through a combination of hard work, skill, and determination, Mr. Mohamoud has helped Horn of Africa become one of San Diego’s most respected and effective refugee assistance organizations. In 2004, The San Diego Metropolitan Magazine has named Mr. Mohamoud on its annual list of San Diego’s top 40 under 40 business leaders.

Safiya is an experienced nurse with a strong track record in community and family health programming. Safiya obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Health Science from San Diego State University and has more than a decade’s worth of experience in managing programs that target vulnerable families. Before joining Horn of Africa in early 2006, Safiya worked for a State of California funded Refugee Health Screening program administered by Catholic Charities, Diocese of San Diego, the largest refugee resettlement agency in San Diego County. Safiya also organizes and conducts advisory board and regular community meetings to monitor and assess evolving community needs.

The staff at Horn of Africa also includes a team of experienced and dedicated outreach workers and case managers providing hands-on assistance to clients. All possess detailed knowledge of the local refugee community and experience in social service program delivery and speak fluent English and at least one East African language. An advisory panel of six senior volunteers works closely with the East African senior population.