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Meet the amazing RIO’s Management Team
Mohamed is the founder and executive director of RIO since 2018. He has more than 18 years of experience in leadership and organizational management. Mohamed started his career as an employment services coordinator where he serviced immigrants and low-income families, he is an expert on geopolitical stability and conflict management resolution in Eastern Africa and Sub-Saharan. Mohamed was a former Board president of the East Africa Community in Colorado. He has comprehensive knowledge of the best governance and political science practices for communities in Africa and the Middle East. He was honored to receive an outstanding community award from the Global African Immigrant Refugee Association USA (GAIRA). Mohamed earned his master’s in political science at the University of Colorado Denver and his Bachelor of Science with a double major In Political Science & International Studies at the University of Colorado Denver. Mohamed received human rights certification training from the U.S Institute of Diplomacy & Human Rights.
Alex Mukungu Nasiyo
Project coordinator
Alex Mukungu Nasiyo is an accomplished social research consultant, monitoring and evaluation (M&E) specialist, and project coordinator with over 15 years of experience. His expertise spans multiple sectors, including private, non-profit, and government organizations, where he has contributed to sustainable development initiatives focused on poverty alleviation, governance, environmental sustainability, and renewable energy.
Alex has a strong track record in designing and conducting social research, data analysis, and developing comprehensive monitoring and evaluation systems.
His professional skill set includes writing high-quality reports and proposals, crafting data collection tools, and executing both qualitative and quantitative analysis. He is proficient in SPSS, R, Nvivo, and Microsoft Office, with a deep understanding of the M&E frameworks and methodologies.
Having worked with diverse stakeholders, from UN agencies to private sector firms and civil society organizations, Alex excels in stakeholder engagement, project management, and securing funding for projects. His work in renewable energy projects and his role as a Solar Project Coordinator demonstrate his commitment to sustainable energy solutions and his ability to drive impactful change in the sector.
Alex holds a Master of Arts in Population Studies and is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Project Monitoring and Evaluation at Kenyatta University. Throughout his career, he has contributed to a variety of research publications and has actively participated in numerous international conferences.
Known for his strong analytical skills, leadership, and ability to work both independently and as part of a team, Alex continues to seek opportunities to make a meaningful impact in the field of development. His multilingual abilities (English, Swahili, and Luhya) further enhance his effectiveness in diverse cultural and professional settings.
Mohamoud joined RIO at the end of 2022. He worked in both public and non-profit
organizations. Mohamoud worked for Hennepin county as human Services representative
serving the public, he also worked for Save The Children at both national and international levels
with proven records of building partnerships, resource mobilization, grants, and finance
coordination. In addition to his work, he has a track record of managing organizational grants
and financial reporting. Mohamoud earned his Master’s of Public and non-profit
administration in 2021 from Metro State University in St Paul Minnesota. following a
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from East Africa University. He is a certified Non –
profit professional.
Nimo joined RIO in 2021, she started as a youth program, woman, and children coordinator. Nimo had been counseling women on issues of FGM. Besides RIO, Nimo worked with a service employee International Union Vice President of the Childcare Chapter. Nimo has managed different private companies in financial management. She is a volunteer for the Somali Community Services of Seattle. Nimo is a successful businesswoman active community leader who runs her own business for more than 15 years. Nimo has a bachelor’s degree in business and finance from Seattle Central College.