My name is Dumka Edwin Kponee, originally from Ogoni, Rivers State, Nigeria. I am an entrepreneur, environmental advocate, and community-minded individual with a strong passion for service and the well-being of society. For more than five years, my wife and I have owned and operated a commercial cleaning business, where we are committed to providing dependable services while helping businesses maintain clean, healthy, and welcoming environments.
My commitment to community and environmental advocacy is deeply rooted in my experience as a member of the Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People (MOSOP). Following the execution of ten Ogoni leaders, including Ken Saro-Wiwa, in 1995 under the military government of Sani Abacha, I fled Nigeria as a student and was resettled in the United States as a refugee in 2000 because of my involvement in speaking out against the environmental pollution, corporate ecocide, state oppression, genocide and economic marginalization of the Ogoni people. As a member of MOSOP-USA, I continue to care deeply about environmental protection, human dignity, and the well-being of communities. These experiences have strengthened my belief that meaningful change begins when people are willing to serve, speak up, and work together.
I am drawn to Rotary because I believe in its mission and vision of service above self. I am passionate about giving back, volunteering, building relationships, and making a positive difference through meaningful contributions. I look forward to learning from fellow Rotarians, serving alongside them, and contributing my experiences, skills, and commitment to causes that strengthen our community.
Meet Joie Mora. Joie is a coffee fiend, comic con attending, bookworm and music nerd! Originally from San Diego, CA her husband’s s job has taken them and their fur babies throughout the Central time zone! Wanting to do more in the world, her friend Benjamin told her about his experience in Rotary in San Diego. That brought her to Suburban Rotary. Welcome aboard!
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