Board of Directors

CLDC operates with leadership in both Somaliland and the United States.

The Somaliland Board provides local leadership and guidance, ensuring that CLDC’s work is grounded in the legal, cultural, and institutional context in which we operate.

Mohamed Barud Ali - Chair

Hamse Khayre Yousuf - Vice Chair

Guleid Ahmed Jama - Treasurer

Hodan Ahmed Ali - Member

Maria Gaheir - Member

The U.S. Board supports organizational governance, fundraising, and international engagement, helping sustain and strengthen CLDC’s work.

Caitlin Lambert - President

Hamse Khayre Yousuf - Vice President

Helaina Stein - Treasurer

Tom Rawlings - Member

Lizzie Walker - Member

Dr. Amal Ali - Member

Laura Arcadipane - Member