Ethiopia

Newhame Dagne Leake has an educational background in Industrial engineering (MSc) and Chemical Engineering (BSc), with 12 years of experience working as an industrial projects consultant, management systems trainer and processing industries director in Ethiopia, Burundi, and Uganda. Newhame advocates the utilization of naturally available agricultural resources. Newhame Dagne Leake is the founder and General… read more »

Admasu Lokaley Kidewu is a young peace practitioner who has worked for over eight years in the field of peacebuilding and conflict transformation. Admasu currently works as field facilitator for CEWARN/IGAD, with a work station in Nyangatom district. His work focuses on collecting and discussing information regarding the outburst and elevation of violent conflict among… read more »

Haile Guesh Kidane has nine years of experience in teaching, research, and community service at the university level in Ethiopia. Currently, Haile is a senior lecturer and the editor-in-chief of the Bahir Dar University Journal of Law, which advanced legal scholarship by promoting research and publication. Haile also works at the university’s Free Legal Aid… read more »

Melaketsehaye Messele Kebede is a software engineer and entrepreneur who has founded and run an advertising agency called Botalab for the past 10 years in Ethiopia. Besew, a peer-to-peer courier platform with last mile delivery solutions, is one of his latest startups. Upon returning from the Mandela Washington Fellowship, Melaketsehaye intends to leverage his training… read more »

Kaleabe Taddese Kebede has two years of experience in business and entrepreneurship, focused in the manufacturing and construction industry. Currently, Kaleabe manages his own concrete pole and marble manufacturing and construction company, which created hundreds of jobs. Kaleabe holds a degree in Civil Engineering from Addis Ababa University and a Business Management degree from Rift… read more »

Selam Ayele Kebede graduated from Aalto University, Finland, with a master’s degree in Communications Ecosystem. Originally from Ethiopia, she also holds a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering. During her college days, she was actively involved in organizing events related to startups, technology, and entrepreneurship, including the Slush event. She passionately believes in the potential of… read more »

Muluken Nega Kebede is the founder and managing partner of Zana Landscape Design and Contractor PLC.Before starting Zana he worked with local and international businesses in the area of market research, business management, and entrepreneurship. This helped him develop the entrepreneurial and leadership skills necessary to start Zana. In addition to that, he has been… read more »

Maryamawit Engdawork Kassa has four years of experience in various fields especially law, human rights, leadership, and peacebuilding. Currently, Maryamawit works with the Institute for Peace and Security Studies in relation to preparation for the 5th Tana High-Level Forum on Security in Ethiopia. Maryamawit Engdawork Kassa works at the Center for African Leadership Studies, as… read more »

Yordanos Jembere Dessalegn has over seven years’ experience working with coffee farmers’ cooperatives in different positions, particularly the export department. She established her own coffee exporting company, Coffee Culture Coffee Export PLC, where she is the manager. Yordanos also serves as a chairperson of women organized to support each other to address socio-economic problems. Yordanos… read more »

Mesfin Seid Ibrahim has over eight years of experience in teaching, research, and community service in Mekelle University and Wollo University,Ethiopia. He hold a Master in Mechanical Engineering degree, specializing in the area of Product Design and Development from Mekelle University. As a certified trainer, he also serves as entrepreneurship consultant for new graduates, start-ups… read more »

Firdos Kedir Hussien has three years of experience in a business sector. Firdos is a business owner with a shop that sells women’s wear and household goods based in Ethiopia She holds bachelor’s degrees in Political Science and International Relations and Modern European Languages from the Addis Ababa University. Firdos Kedir Hussien is committed to… read more »

Mulu Berhanu has over 10 years’ experience in the field of management, gender, and development. Currently, Mulu is an Assistant Professor of Management and Development at Haramaya University (HU), Ethiopia, where she focused on teaching gender and development courses, researching on gender and inclusive business as well as advocating gender equality and inclusive development in… read more »

Masresha Beniam Hirabo has over six years’ experience in software development, especially in the area of machine learning. Currently, she works as a deputy general manager for eNet ICT Solutions, a software company that she co-founded in Ethiopia. As deputy general manager, her responsibilities include administering the everyday operations of the organization, preparing schedules, and… read more »

Ibrahim is involved with rural education in Ethiopia and particularly is interested in increasing women and girls access to educational materials through rural libraries. Ibrahim is also a writer and contributes articles to national news papers; he writes on social issues.

Yehualashet Tesfaye has over three years of experience as an import-export manager. She currently works for the ELTEX Textile and Garment Factory. She manages a team of people, monitors operations implementation, ensures regulation compliance, and adheres to all import and export standards. Yehualashet holds a Bachelor of Science in Forestry and is pursuing a master’s… read more »