I) Dr. Fisseha Haile Meskel, Executive Director of ADHENO
Education
University College of Addis Abeba (Ethiopia), B.Sc. Biology
NYU, New York University (USA), M.Sc. Biology
University of Bergen (Norway), Ph.D. Parasitology,
University of Michigan (USA), MPH. Public Health
Work Experience
- Addis Abeba University - teaching Biology, research and administration. Published Amharic books on Ethiopian wildlife, as well as on principles of heredity. Published several peer reviewed research articles.
- Ethiopian Health Research Institute (formerly Pasteur Institute) - 15 years of experience as director
- Armauer Hansen Research Institute, Ethiopia – Acting Director
- Private Consultant - Expert consultancy services on harmful traditional practices and environmental impact assessment.
- ADHENO – Founder and Executive Director. Build relationship with local communities, directly assess local needs, develop project proposals, meet with donors and local administration, raise funding, monitor project, report project progress, set strategic direction
II) Asnake Atakure, Program Officer
Education
B.Sc on Soil and Water Conservation, Mekelle University (Ethiopia) July 13, 2002
Work Experience
- CCF Ethiopia (Christian Children's Fund) – planning and coordinating agricultural development/food security and Micro-Enterprise Development program activities.
- ADHENO - Program Officer , design project strategy, manage and monitor project progress, create partnerships with local population, develop progress reports, provide training.
III) Selomie Hailu, ADHENO Administrative Assistant
Education
Diploma in Administration, Addis Abeba, Ethiopia
Young Women Leadership Development Program - World Young Women Christian Association, Geneva, Switzerland
Work Experience
- OAU (Organization of Africa Unity), Refugee Department – Administrative duties
- YWCA Ethiopia - Panel Organization, Fundraising, Training Coordination, Cash Management, Represent YWCA at international meetings
- ADHENO – Office Administration, Assist in Budget Preparation, Manage Project Expenditures, Meeting Coordination, Correspondence with donors and government groups
IV) Firehiwot Bekele, ADHENO Accountant
Education
Diploma in accounting , Addis Abeba University, Ethiopia
Currently 2nd year degree program student in Accounting, Addis Abeba University.
Work Experience
- Young women’s Christian Association - volunteer accountant
- Lalibela Engineering - cashier and purchaser
- Ethiopian Tourist Trading Enterprise – Sales, Customer Management, Cash Flow Management
- ADHENO – Accounting, Preparation of Financial Documents and Reports, Track Project Expenditures, Validate Receipts for Payment