Meet the People Behind New Patterns
Our dedicated leadership team and board members bring diverse experience and shared passion for serving our community.
Leadership Team
Ramla Ibrahim
Founder
Ramla Ibrahim founded New Patterns driven by her personal experience witnessing the challenges faced by immigrant women and families of color in the Fargo-Moorhead community. Her vision of equitable access to health and well-being services has grown into a comprehensive nonprofit serving hundreds of families across two states.
Abrafi Kyei
Director of Operations
Abrafi Kyei oversees the day-to-day operations of New Patterns, ensuring that programs run smoothly and efficiently. Her dedication to organizational excellence helps maximize the impact of every program and service offered to the community.
Frank Rono
Director of Communications & Development
Frank Rono leads communications strategy and development efforts at New Patterns. He works to amplify the organization's mission, strengthen community partnerships, and secure the resources needed to expand programs and reach more families in the Fargo-Moorhead community.
Staff
Our team of dedicated professionals work together to deliver all 12 programs across the Fargo-Moorhead community.
Program Director
Oversees implementation and quality across all 12 programs, manages staff supervision, partnership development, and grant compliance.
Family Services Coordinator
Manages the six Family Services programs: Healthy Beginnings, Parent Empowerment, Bridges to Care, Wheels of Hope, Cultural Bridges, and Community Connections.
Recovery Services Coordinator
Manages the six Recovery programs: Pathways to Recovery, Circle of Hope, Resource Navigator, Mentorship, Youth Enrichment, and Re-entry.
Administrative & Intake Specialist
Handles program referrals, client scheduling, data entry, file management, and front-desk support across both program categories.
Outreach & Engagement Specialist
Focuses on community outreach, event coordination, client follow-up, and building relationships with referring agencies.
Partnerships
Licensed Clinical Consultant
Provides clinical oversight for recovery programs, including treatment planning guidance, crisis consultation, and evidence-based practice alignment.
Cultural Liaison & Interpreter
Supports the Cultural Bridges program and provides culturally affirming interpretation and navigation services across all programs.
Data & Evaluation Consultant
Handles program evaluation, outcome tracking, and grant reporting to measure effectiveness and demonstrate impact to funders.
Board Members
Ramla Ibrahim
Founder & Board Member
New Patterns
As Founder and Board Member, Ramla provides strategic leadership and vision to ensure New Patterns stays true to its mission of serving underserved families and communities across the Fargo-Moorhead area.
Rashid Hussein
Community Health Specialist
Essentia Health
Rashid brings extensive experience in community health to the New Patterns board, helping guide the organization's health-focused programs and partnerships.
Dr. Ewumboa Monono
Assistant Professor
North Dakota State University
Dr. Monono contributes academic expertise and research-informed perspectives to New Patterns' board, strengthening evidence-based approaches across programs.