Founder's Story

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“Raised in Somalia and later educated in the U.S., Boyah is a writer, educator, and advocate for youth empowerment. His journey from a refugee camp to becoming an author and teacher inspires the mission of Nugaal Valley STEM School: to provide Somali children with the opportunities he once lacked”

Boyah J Farah

Founder & Executive Director

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Board of Directors

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Dr. Kate Tulenko

Global health and education leader with 20+ years of experience scaling innovations in emerging markets. Serves on presidential advisory councils and boards, bringing expertise in entrepreneurship and social impact
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Ahmed Isse Awad

Former Somali Minister of Foreign Affairs and Ambassador to the U.S. Brings deep diplomatic experience and leadership in international relations
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Michael Rosenblum

Media innovator, Emmy Award winner, and founder of Video Journalism. Built 60+ TV channels globally, taught at Columbia and NYU, and currently Executive in Residence at Oxford’s Said Business School
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Dr. Scott Benjamin

Professor of biology and environmental science at Bunker Hill Community College and Boston University. Researcher on sustainability and student learning, and founder of WonWorld Soccer, a culture-based educational program
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Ruqia Mohamed

Educator, mentor, and consultant with experience in curriculum design and teacher training in fragile states. Founder of a day school in Garowe, Somalia, with a focus on sustainable educational reform