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December 2019 Spotlight: Dr. Yacob Tekie
This month’s professional spotlight features Yacob Tekie, Staff Psychologist and “Let’s Talk” Program Coordinator at the Counseling & Psychological Services, University of Pennsylvania (UPenn), Philadelphia, PA. Read this month’s spotlight to learn more about...
Awardees of the Inaugural EDN Scholarship
In May of this year we announced the launch of the Eritrean Diaspora Network (EDN) Scholarship Fund. The launch of the Scholarship Fund was a long-time goal for our organization and we are thrilled to see it come to life! Incredibly, we had fifty students apply...
November 2019 Spotlight: Luam
This month’s professional spotlight features Luam. She is a celebrity choreographer and creative director with artists and projects such as Travis Scott, Beyoncé, Nike, Rihanna and more. Read this month’s spotlight to learn more about Luam and her work. What inspired...
Ask EDN: November 2019 – Lacking Passion
Ask EDN Question Dear EDN, I think this one is for the ladies. I have a Masters, work for a start-up and I like my job but I’m not necessarily passionate about it. I find myself constantly feeling like I want to stop working or just stay at home. I’m married to a...
Deloitte Day for the Local Community – Recruiting Event
Deloitte’s Government & Public Services (GPS) Practice invites you to apply to attend our Deloitte Day for the Local Community. If selected to attend, you will have the opportunity to learn about the firm and network with Deloitte recruiters and practitioners....
October 2019 Professional Spotlight : Senai Andikiel
This month’s professional spotlight features Senai Andikiel. Senai is a program manager for the Department of Defense’s Legacy Resource Management Program. Read this month’s spotlight to learn more about Senai and his work. Could you briefly explain some of your...
Ask EDN: October 2019 – New Kid on the Block
Ask EDN Question Dear EDN, I recently started a new job and I've noticed that my Supervisor is stretched thin. I try to lean on my team to ask questions, but everyone's schedule differs, so I end up having to figure things out on my own. My Supervisor makes herself...
September 2019 Professional Spotlight: Andom Ghebreghiorgis
This month’s professional spotlight features Andom Ghebreghiorgis. Andom is running for Congress in NY-16 (southern Westchester and North Bronx). Read this month’s spotlight to learn more about Andom and his campaign and run for Congress. Could you briefly explain...
Ask EDN: September 2019
Ask EDN Question Hi Eritrean Diaspora Network, I graduated from college with a bachelor degree in biology/health concentration. I knew the importance of networking, but living in a small town it was hard to find career opportunities that are available in bigger...
Ask EDN: August 2019
Ask EDN Question Dear EDN, I have a good paying job with great perks and promising growth potential; however, I have no passion for the work that I do, and have been finding it difficult to stay motivated. I have realized that Corporate America is not for me and that...