Dr. M.D. Kinoti is a Professor of Nonprofit /NGO Management and the Program Director of the Master of Nonprofit Management and the Master of Sustainable Development Practice at Regis University, Denver, Colorado.

Kinoti holds several advanced degrees, including a Ph.D. in Intercultural Studies, an M.A. in Social Innovation and Development, and a Bachelor’s in Sociology. He has over 25 years of professional experience in community and leadership development. Before coming to Regis, he worked with several International NGOs, including World Vision International in rural and urban community development in East Africa; with the United Methodist Church in youth and community development in Los Angeles; and with Lifewater International in Global Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) programs. He currently serves on the boards of several NGOs, including the CommonSpirit Health Regional Board, St. Anthony’s Foundation, and the University of San Diego Ahlers Center for International Business. He is a Rotary International Cadre of Technical Experts in Peace and Conflict Resolution and WASH (water, sanitation, and hygiene).

Dr. Kinoti is a certified mediator with the Los Angeles County Bar Association, researches, writes, and teaches on peace and development. You can learn more about his journey and the Tea Industry in Kenya here. See also his new book on interpersonal peacebuilding here.

Areas of Expertise: Peacebuilding, Mediation, Peace & Development Systems Design
Country of Origin: Kenya
Current Residence: USA 
Languages: English, Swahili, Kimeru