Pious Ali

Pious came to Seeds of Peace as a Maine Educator in 2008 and has been actively involved since as an educator, facilitator, and 2016 GATHER Fellow.

Originally from Ghana, Pious is an expert in intercultural education, youth development, and community leadership. He currently serves as a member of the Portland, Maine, City Council.

He works to integrate immigrants and refugees into the political process and to address divisive rhetoric in Maine and beyond.

“Seeds of Peace has shaped the leadership capacity of many young people globally, especially the ones in my community who are working to improve our city, state, and the world.”