Fako-Born Dr. Sam Moki is Director of Dept of Environment for Prince George's county

Dr. Sam Moki was confirmed decisively by a supermajority 8-2 votes as the Director of the Department of the Environment for Prince George's County, Maryland, on Tuesday, October 21, 2025.

With an impressive academic background that includes a law degree, two master's degrees in criminal justice and environmental management, and a Ph.D. in political science with a minor in public administration from Howard University in Washington, D.C., he stands out as a leader in environmental policy and education.

For over 22 years, he has shared his expertise as an adjunct professor at various universities in the Washington, D.C. area, teaching both undergraduate and graduate students.

Dr. Moki's extensive experience at the Prince George's County Department of the Environment (DoE) includes impactful roles, including Special Assistant to the Director from 2006 to 2007 and Associate Director of the Environmental and Sustainability Services Division from 2007 to 2013.

An accomplished author, Dr. Moki has penned numerous books, chapters, and peer-reviewed articles, further solidifying his position as a thought leader in environmental advocacy.

His passion for environmental stewardship drives him to seek out innovative opportunities to preserve and enhance Prince George's County. The DoE looks forward to his leadership within the department.

At the Prince George's County Department of the Environment (DoE), Dr. Moki served as the Special Assistant to the Director from 2006 to 2007 and as the Associate Director of the Environmental and Sustainability Services Division from 2007 to 2013.

He also served as a Solid Waste Commissioner in Prince George's County from 2007 to 2013 and later worked as the DoE's Grants Manager from 2013 to 2014. Between 2015 and 2024, Dr. Moki served as a contractual Public Board Member responsible for personnel and program evaluations at the United States Departments of State, Commerce, and Agriculture.

He also served as a Commissioner on the Governor's Commission for African Affairs in Maryland. Dr. Moki has authored several books, chapters, and peer-reviewed articles.

He is passionate about the environment and eager to find opportunities to promote environmental preservation and improvement in Prince George's County.

Through environmental stewardship, advocacy, projects, initiatives, and excellent customer service, he is prepared to lead the Department of the Environment to "ELEVATE" Prince George's County.

In a congratulatory message, IKOH Awani Media Group LLC writes: "We at IKOH AWANI MEDIA GROUP LLC proudly extend our warmest congratulations to Director Dr. Sam Moki on his historic and well-deserved appointment as the Director of the Department of Environment for Prince George's County”,

“This is more than just a personal achievement — it is a moment of pride for our entire community. Dr. Moki, a proud son of Cameroon, has made history as the first person of African descent and immigrant background to hold this position."

On Saturday, November 8, 2025, he was appointed Notable in Limbe Paramount Chiefdom by HRM John Elufa Manga Williams who will in the days ahead be installed into his duties.

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Director of the Department of the Environment for Prince George's County Maryland, Dr. Sam Moki