Hassan Ali Dirie is an agronomist and rangeland specialist with over two decades of experience. He has held various positions throughout his career, including area manager, project manager, environmental advocate, conservationist, and junior blogger. Hassan earned a bachelor's degree in agriculture and a diploma in range management from Somalia. Moreover, he has completed numerous trainings pertinent to his field, such as good agricultural practices, dryland farming, and support for small-scale farmers and protecting biodiversity areas..