Experience

African Visionary Fund

• United States
• Philanthropic Fundraising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Co-Chief Executive Officer

  • Mar 2021 - 2 years 10 months

  Addis Ababa, Ethiopia



Seeds of Africa

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Executive Officer

  • Jan 2018 - Mar 2021

  Greater New York City Area

• Founder and Executive Director

  • Dec 2007 - Mar 2021

  Seeds of Africa Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization that is focused on developing human capital in Africa by providing educational enrichment and community development to children, young adults and their families. Our vision is to create a self-sustaining model for education and community development that can be replicated in other African communities. Beginning in Ethiopia, we educate and nurture gifted children, young adults, and communities with support that… Show more Seeds of Africa Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization that is focused on developing human capital in Africa by providing educational enrichment and community development to children, young adults and their families. Our vision is to create a self-sustaining model for education and community development that can be replicated in other African communities. Beginning in Ethiopia, we educate and nurture gifted children, young adults, and communities with support that meets basic needs, an innovative curriculum and community development programs. We move beyond the traditional aid model, shifting from mere relief efforts to giving students, families and communities the skills they need to support themselves and rise above poverty. As Seeds of Africa's founder, Executive Director, and board member, I: Develop Seeds’ strategic plan and oversee implementation Recruit and supervise staff, interns, and volunteers in the U.S. and Ethiopia Forge partnerships with local and international NGO’s to expand the reach of Seeds’ programming Fundraise and manage budget Represent and promote Seeds at events, panels and group discussions



New York Model Management

• United States
• Apparel & Fashion
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Model

  • Sep 2010 - Jun 2011

  Greater New York City Area



The Campbell Agency

• Canada
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Model

  • Oct 2005 - Jun 2011

  Dalls, Texas Client list included: Bergdorf Goodman, Moschino, Jean Paul Gautier, NY Fashion Week, Neiman Marcus, JCPenny, Dillard’s, Stanley Korshak, Saks Fifth Avenue, Design Industries Fund Fighting AIDS, Dallas Fashion Week



Miss Universe Ethiopia

• Miss Ethiopia 2005

  • 2005 - 2006

  Represented Ethiopia in the Miss Universe Pageant in Bangkok, Thailand in 2005.