Isaac Muhammad is a senior auditor with the State of Minnesota. He is also the founder and executive director of the Legacy Center for Peace and Transparency, an independent, nonprofit research organization dedicated to building transparency, peace, and democratic society in Somalia. Before joining the state of Minnesota, Isaac worked at the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, the US Bank, and the Wells Fargo Bank in different capacities.

Isaac is a Doctoral candidate in Public Administration at the University of Illinois at Springfield. Isaac received his master’s in Business Administration from Hamline University and a Bachelor’s in Accounting from Metropolitan State University in Saint Paul, Minnesota. He serves on the Board of Alumni Relations at Metropolitan State University. In an attempt to strengthen policy-making processes, fight political corruption, and bring peace and stability to a nation marred by civil war, clan warlords, religious extremism, and widespread corruption, Isaac ran for a Federal Parliamentary Seat in the 2016 elections.

Relevant Professional Experience: Isaac is versed in developing and managing multiple complex projects and providing leadership and management oversight in the public and private sectors. His professional experience includes being a senior auditor with the State of Minnesota, Founder and Executive Director of the Legacy Center for Peace and Transparency, Auditor and Staff Manager with the United States Department of Veterans Affairs and Senior Accountant with the US Bank.