Hussein Samatar is the Founder and Executive Director of the African Development Center, an entrepreneurial nonprofit organization that works within the African communities in Minnesota to start and sustain businesses, build wealth, and promote community reinvestment. In this capacity, he has created several culturally-targeted alternative finance products, and is frequently engaged to address financial, governmental, and other community institutions on the topic of building wealth in emerging markets. Mr. Samatar regularly participates in broader conversations that address existing and emerging economic development issues that impact new American communities. Prior to his leadership with the African Development Center, Mr. Samatar worked as a commercial banker with Wells Fargo and Norwest Banks. He comes to ADC with extensive experience in banking institutions, as well as a deep regard for community economic development.