Abdi DaisaneAbdi Daisane

Abdi Daisane embodies tenacity and has spent the past decade working to improve his community and city. He believes the role of government is to ensure the systems people rely on work fairly and effectively, which includes protecting clean air and water. As a state representative, he will fight for environmental accountability and healthy communities, ensuring no community is carrying a disproportionate burden of pollution because of income, race, geography, or political influence. Abdi will work to protect our clean and safe drinking water and expand our clean energy economy and production. One of Abdi’s core principles is opportunity, and we know he’ll be great at the Capitol given the opportunity!

Abdi Daisane is a childcare executive with more than seven years of experience. Currently consulting for Initiative Foundation, he provides expert training and technical assistance to start-ups and small businesses. Abdi holds a bachelor’s degree in international relations and a master’s in public administration from St. Cloud State University. His leadership has earned recognition, including 5-Under-40 Award and Minnesota’s Young American Leaders.