Hussein Farah

Hussein Farah is an experienced professional with a diverse background in technology and business development. As the Founder and Executive Director of New Vision Foundation Inc since October 2015, Hussein focuses on providing IT training to disadvantaged youth and women in developing countries. Hussein also serves as a Bush Fellow at the Bush Foundation since March 2018. Previously, Hussein was the CEO of SoftNet Technologies Ltd from January 2013 to September 2015, delivering comprehensive ICT services to SMEs and government agencies in East Africa. Additionally, Hussein worked as the Business Development Director at the African Development Center from April 2004 to September 2011, assisting immigrant-owned businesses in Minnesota with financing and training. Early career experience includes serving as a Program Administrator at The Jane Goodall Institute from January 2001 to October 2003, managing financial and IT systems. Hussein holds a Master’s degree in Management Information Systems from Strayer University-Maryland.