Ali Hasanali
Chief of Staff
Ensures efficient execution of certain projects, ensuring all steps are done in an effective and timely manner in accordance with Fort Bend County’s policies and procedures; Attends meetings on Commissioner’s behalf and serves as a liaison for Commissioner; Participates in planning of programs, policies or objectives for Precinct 4; Coordinates with other county departments and management to resolve issues and expedite work.
Education
JD from Case Western Reserve University School of Law; BA in Chemistry and Political Science from Case Western Reserve University
Professional Background
Ali served as a Felony Prosecutor in the Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office, and before that served in Private Practice for over 5 years. Additionally, he serves on a TIRZ Board as a director and has been active in local community organizations for over a decade.
Hobbies
Ali is an avid reader and fiction writer, including short stories and novels.
Nadia Hakim
Director of Communications
Manages communications materials and messaging from the office; Handles media relations; Maintains website and social media; Represents the office; Build community engagement strategies that align with the values of the office.
Education
MS Public Relations and MA International Relations with a focus in Public Diplomacy from Syracuse University, BA in Communications from University of St. Thomas
Professional Background
Nadia worked in Harris County for six years, with four years at the public health department and two years in elections. Prior to that, she was a freelancer who worked with a range of clients, from local Houston businesses to the U.S. National Park Service to an ethical fashion company in Guatemala.
Hobbies
If Nadia isn't buzzing about with the bees in her garden, you can find her with a book or on her bicycle.
Merci Mohagheghi
Project Manager of Policy and Constituent Services
Ensures county projects are fully executed; Manage office related events; Attends meetings with and for Commissioner; serves as point of contact for county projects; Manages and responds to citizens questions and concerns; reviews and consults items that are up for Commissioners Court approval.
Education
MSW from Graduate College of Social Work at University of Houston; BA in Liberal Arts from The Evergreen State College
Professional Background
Merci worked in the Fort Bend County Judge’s office as a project manager over grants and as the Judge’s executive assistant. She has also worked as a policy analyst for a Texas House Caucus chaired by Representative Garnet Coleman.
Hobbies
When not traveling you can find Merci spending time with her dog, reading in the park, or listening to all things politics through the numerous podcasts she has queued in her podcast app.
Sammone Dixon
Administrative Manager
Manages Commissioner’s calendar; serves as department coordinator; Manages computer and phone software to ensure daily activities are not interrupted; Attends meetings and participates in committees on behalf of the Commissioner when needed; manage budget expenditures and recommends adjustments as necessary; Responds to citizen questions and concerns.
Education
MS in Political Science from Arizona State University; BS in Political Science from Truman State University; completed Political Science internships at Duke and Marquette University.
Professional Background
Sammone holds over 17 years of combined experience in administration within the public and private sectors. Sammone has served in various fields including municipal government, real estate, construction, and education.
Hobbies
Sammone enjoys spending time with her family, roller skating with her son, reading, and playing the piano.
Kim Sullivan
Graduate Fellow
Responds to questions and concerns from constituents, and drafts policy memos to assist office in advocating for those constituents.
Education
Current Graduate College of Social Work student at University of Houston; Bachelors of Social Work from University of Houston – Downtown; AA in Vocal Performance from Kilgore College
Professional Background
Kim has worked in the nonprofit industry in multiple capacities: From assisting in programs that help those at risk of or experiencing homelessness find stable housing and employment and grant writing to event planning and fundraising. She has also served her county as the presiding election judge of a polling location, and has advocated for disability equality for the citizen of Texas.
Hobbies
Kim enjoys spending time with her three sons and husband, listening, playing and singing all genres of music, snuggling her cats, listening to audiobooks, and playing video games on her Nintendo Switch and PC.