Wondi Ali- Founder & Executive Director

Wondi Ali, born in Nagele Borana, Ethiopia, found refuge in Portland, OR, escaping the horrors of civil war with his family 2001. Soccer, a pivotal part of his upbringing, became a transformative journey, teaching him passion, relationships, character, leadership, and respect. Transitioning from Sunday leagues to earning the Rookie of the Year Award at Cascade College, Wondi's prowess led him to the semi-pro Cascade Surge team in Salem, OR. Despite familial financial struggles, he pursued his soccer dream, shaping his belief in unity and opportunity. This journey inspired the creation of Unity Futbol Training, aiming to uplift communities through meaningful sporting, fitness, wellness, and life education experiences. 

"The highest human act is to inspire." Nipsey Hussle. 

He is a dynamic and thought-provoking leader with 22 years of experience in the energy industry, including 14 years of managing projects and leading project managers. He holds a BA in Enterprise Sustainability Management from Ashford University: Forbes School of Business, as well as a Utility Management Certification from Willamette University.

Throughout his career, Mike has played a pivotal role in helping business and technology teams implement transformative tools and strategies. He has successfully led mission-critical technology programs, delivering integrated, cross-functional solutions in complex, fast-evolving environments. Mike is known for fostering mutual accountability and promoting individual self-worth, contributing to the overall success of the organizations he serves.

Currently, Mike serves as the Director of State Services at Galt Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing employment opportunities for people with disabilities. His leadership style is deeply rooted in service and a commitment to helping others succeed.

Beyond his professional achievements, Mike’s selflessness extends to his community. He volunteered for over 6 years with The Volcano Rescue Team in southwest Washington, coached youth football for six years with Clark County Youth Football, and proudly served in the military for 10 years.

Kidus Yared"s passion for leveraging technology to help people has been evident from his early years in Ethiopia to his first Consumer Software Product while at Oregon State University. He believes innovation can be achieved when we are passionate; which translates to leadership for results. He spent many years focused on Software Product Management. Primarily developing lean business processes to resolve challenges to technology-driven solutions. He has worked with small and large companies and government organizations to deliver agile and traditional projects. His goal is to aid organizations to become proactive in leveraging the value of data-driven decisions to maximize results. He's lead by embracing change and manage by providing incite and strategy.
A few of his proudest accomplishments:
• Helping over 500K 911 callers connect to dispatchers in less than 20 seconds by developing an integrated staff scheduling and forecasting system.
• Helping over 250K families stay in their homes after the financial crisis by delivering effective call processing solutions.

Specialties: Data Science, Process Improvement, Software Development, Software and Data Systems Management, Vendor Management, Product Design/Management.

Joy Mulumba brings his expertise in nonprofit work and communication to Unity Futbol Training to help grow our community and resources. Mulumba is a manager for the African Family Holistic Health Organization (AFFHO). He is a passionate advocate for mental health, particularly for African men. He has Masters in English and seven years of experience in the field of health care. 

Tirusew Belayneh, born and raised in Ethiopia, migrated to Porland, OR with his immediate family as a teenager. Tirusew grew up watching and imitating his father play soccer in Ethiopia. That is when he knew soccer was going to be part of his life. Since then, Tirusew played for over 20 years and served as a coach in various tournaments throughout the U.S for a local community soccer club in Portland. After spending many years playing through his education careers and beyond, learning new things and passing them on is a great joy for Tirusew. He says that education has brought him the appreciation of being a lifelong learner and community leader.