Dr. Mariam is a prominent global health advocate. She has expertise in Health, Economy, Women Empowerment, Peace and Conflict, and Development work. At present, she works to bridge the gap in engagement between academics and policymakers.  Dr. Mariam brings a wealth of experience having worked with national governmental institutions and international multilateral organizations. Dr. Mariam is a regular speaker at  international forums such as  the  Africa International Health Conference in Kigali 2019,  G7 Health Professionals meeting in Japan -2019  Oxfam Youth Conference in Hague, Netherlands –  External speaker at King’s College, Department of Nursing (2021 & 2022)

Dr. Mariam has a long and distinguished career in advocating for the rights of women, and girls as she closely works with Women-led organizations and movements. She assumes leadership roles for a number of forums and is currently chairperson of the Youth Anti-FGM movement in Somaliland with the mission to  End FGM. Dr. Mariam is also a member of the Somaliland Medical Association, the Coalition of African National Medical Association, and the Women in Global Health Forum, which are movements for gender equality in global health leadership.

 On the academic front, Dr. Mariam has a Master’s in Health care management at International Telematic University UNINETTUNO, Masters in Developmental Studies at the University of Hargeisa,  and a Graduate Certificate in  Project management, Monitoring, and evaluation at AMREF-Kenya, as well as an Advanced HIV Treatment at Infectious Disease Institute (IDI) of Makerere University in Uganda.   Dr. Mariam also published several papers.  With the following titles “ Learning How to swim in Social Media as Activist” three magazines published, Women in leadership and the fate of women ‘s movement.

Dr. Abdilahi Ismail Abdilahi holds a postdoctoral degree in Research from Wuhan University of Technology, a Ph.D. in Diplomacy from Central China Normal University (CCNU), a Master of Arts degree in international relations from Central China Normal University (CCNU), and a Bachelor’s Degree in Chinese Language and Literature at Central China Normal University (CCNU)

Dr. Abdilahi Ismail Abdilahi is now a lecturer at Beijing Foreign Studies University. He is also a member of the World Sinologist Council of Beijing Language and Culture University, an African Sinologist, and a member of the CCAS (Consortium for Country and Area Studies).

Dr. Abdilahi’s research interests include language studies, Sino-African Relations and the socio-economic development of the Horn of Africa region.

Kamaal Ahmed Ali  is an Advisory Group member at the Institute for Strategic Insights and Research (ISIR), Kamal is  a  senior journalist and the author of five books. Professionally he is a communications and media consultant   and is the co-owner and director-general of Geeska Afrika Media Network. Kamaal is also the founder and director of Marjaan Professional Translations

Kamaal Holds a BA degree in Development from Fairland Jinja University and received a Master’s degree in Development Studies (International Development) from the University of Hargeisa.

Osman M Ahmed known as (Osman Alabo-Haye) is a member of the Advisory group at the Institute for Strategic Insights and Research (ISIR), Osman is qualified Chartered Certified Accountant and a fellow member of ACCA. He has a Master’s degree in Professional Accountancy from University College London (UCL) and BSc Hons in Accounting and Finance from London Southbank University. He also has Bachelor degree in Business Administration from University of Hargeisa.
Osman is the CEO of Alabo Accountants (An accountancy firm based in the United Kingdom) and the founder of OZAC International (another Accountancy firm specializes in the consultation of accounting, finance and tax efficiency which is based in Hargeisa Somaliland).
Osman has an extensive knowledge in Accountancy, Finance and Economics and is commentator in international and regional political, financial and economic dynamics.