Adam Esse is the founder and president of the Somali Relief Network of North America (SRNNA). He has a PhD in Political Science and a Masters in Arabic language and Islamic Studies from the American Interglobal University, and another Bachelors in Civil Engineering from Somali National University. He founded the Somali Relief Network of North America (SRNNA) in 1992, a Canadian charitable organization that delivers humanitarian aid in Africa and supports cultural diversity in Canada. The Coalition of Muslim Organizations (COMO) in 2001 was an umbrella organization with more than 35 member organizations across Canada. He is a member of the Imam Council of Nova Scotia and the Canadian Council of Imams. He was the Ontario representative on the RCMP Commissioner's Advisory Committee on Visible Minorities for nine years. He received "Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee Medal in 2022. The Golden Jubilee Medal in 2002. He also won the "Top 25 Immigrants in the Maritimes Award in 2017" for his extensive public and community services and contributions to Canadian society. For over 30 years, Adam has served as an advisor, coordinator, facilitator, teacher, lecturer, activist, mediator, arbitrator, counselor, and community leader.