Mohamed Haian Abdirahman

Mohamed Haian Abdirahman serves as Mellon’s archivist. In this role, he documents the Foundation’s work by collecting, describing, and processing physical and born-digital records. He also works with staff through archival reference and programming.

He holds a BA in English literature from North Dakota State University, as well as an MS in information studies and an MPA in public affairs from the University of Texas at Austin.

Throughout his undergraduate and graduate studies, he was a fellow in the US Department of Education’s Ronald E. McNair Scholars Program.