Kowsar D. Mohamed

Kowsar Mohamed is a two-time University of Minnesota alum, economic development practitioner, and an Enterprise Director with the State of Minnesota. She is currently pursuing a doctorate in Natural Resources Science and Management, with research focused on regenerative systems, water governance, and community resilience. Mohamed’s career spans leadership roles across the Southern Atlantic and Heartland regions, including serving as Director of Strategic Partnerships at the Center for Economic Inclusion and as Senior Project Manager for the City of Saint Paul’s Department of Planning and Economic Development.

A former Regent Candidate Advisory Council member (2020–2024), Mohamed has also taught urban studies as an adjunct instructor at the University of Minnesota. She currently serves on the City of Minneapolis Climate Legacy Roundtable, the Full Stack Saint Paul Steering Committee, and Xcel Energy’s Environmental Justice Accountability Board.