Ethiopia

Aichatou Tamba has five years of experience in conflict prevention and African peace and security dynamics with the African Union (AU). She is currently working on the AU Border Program, focusing on capacity development in a dozen African States with an emphasis on promoting borders as a conflict prevention tool and an instrument for African… read more »

Tsilat Yewondwossen Tadesse has over two years experience working in project management, focusing on women’s economic empowerment. She has completed her B.A. in Economics and is currently working on getting her M.A. in Project Management from Addis Ababa University. Tsilat is currently working at McKinsey & Company as a Project Assistant on the Partnership for… read more »

Abinet Tasew Sitotaw has over nine years of experience in the education and community development sectors, focusing on girls’ and women’s empowerment and gender equality. Currently, Abinet is a Gender and Nutrition Advisor for CARE-Ethiopia, where she focuses on developing and designing concepts, problem identification, and causal and problem analysis to support the operation of… read more »

Dr. Mahlet Alemayehu graduated as a valedictorian from Hayat Medical College and has three years’ experience as a general practitioner. Passionate about women’s health, Mahlet is currently providing free medical service in the female ward at The Home for the Sick and Dying Destitute. Mahlet received an award from the Ethiopian Medical Association. She believes… read more »

Gelila Biresaw is a healthcare professional and a medical laboratory science practitioner currently working as a lecturer. In addition to lecturing classes, she focuses on performing laboratory research investigations to produce reliable and precise data to support scientific discoveries. Gelila holds a Master’s in Hematology and Immunohematology from Addis Ababa University where she focused on… read more »

Liyuwork A Shiferaw has over seven years of work experience. Currently, she is the director of the Maritime Administration Directorate, where she oversees the registration of ships and seafarers; the training, assessment, and certification of seafarers; the follow-up of inland water transportation; and the implementation of international maritime conventions at the Ethiopian Maritime Authority.Liyuwork Amare… read more »

Bethel Shembu is a Social Worker with four years of work experience in the NGO sector with skills in project planning, management, monitoring, and evaluation. She is currently engaged in promoting disability inclusion in the Ethiopian community by empowering persons with disabilities and their organizations.

Barkot Milkias Shamebo is a medical doctor and an assistant professor of Psychiatry at Addis Ababa University‘s College of Health Sciences,Ethiopia. She is currently a consultant psychiatrist and the deputy chair of the Department of Psychiatry. Barkot has been working as a clinician, educator, and researcher for over two years. Barkot is passionate about exploring… read more »

Naomi Mohammed Said has over two years of experience in the manufacturing sector, focusing on the production of liquid detergents and disinfectants. Currently, Naomi is an Engineer and Production Manager for a private company called Beyeda Sustainable Manufacturing. She focuses on supervising, managing and training employees, designing equipment, and assisting in developing and modifying products…. read more »

A graduate of Haramaya University College of Law, Loza Ruga has proven herself to be a person gifted with passion and multiple talents. In her early career, she has had an outstanding record of engagement in various sectors, including advocating for women’s empowerment, and volunteering in organizations working for the well-being of disadvantaged and disabled… read more »

Selamawit Wondimu has over six years of experience in urban planning. Currently, Selamawit is a senior analyst at the Ethiopian Industrial Park Development Corporation, which is driving the country’s large-scale industrialization initiative. Selamawit Wondimu Robi works closely on a daily basis with her counterparts on the development of guidelines and standards for industrial-park developments, supporting… read more »

Adey Tamire is a Policy Officer at the African Union Commission. She works in the development and finalization of various policies of the Commission for its peace support operations, including its policy on conduct and discipline, prevention and response to sexual exploitation and abuse and whistleblowers in Ethiopia. Adey has also worked on the policy… read more »

Balayneh Nekatibeb Begna holds Master’s degree in Development Studies from Addis Ababa University. For over 10 years, he has designed and managed a number of agricultural growth and economic development programs and projects with NGOs, donor agencies and the Ethiopian Government. Balayneh Nekatibeb Begna is currently working in Ethiopia as capacity development advisor to the… read more »

Daniel Adugna is a young professional from Ethiopia and is currently engaged as a Project Manager for programs that target and promote youth development across Africa. He is also in the process of setting up a poultry farm in collaboration with two friends. Daniel is passionate about issues involving food insecurity, environmental protection, and economic… read more »

Gersam Mulugeta is a Pediatric Surgery Fellow and an Assistant Professor of Surgery and at the Jimma University Medical Center Pediatric Surgery Unit in Ethiopia, where he treats children with congenital and acquired surgical diseases. Gersam holds a specialty certificate in General surgery and has over 4 years of experience. Gersam Abera Mullugeta is committed… read more »