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January 2018 Professional Spotlight: Somson Woldemicael
This month’s professional spotlight features Somson Woldemicael. Somson is an Infrastructure Senior Analyst at Accenture, a global management consulting firm. Somson is in the process of creating an app to help people facing depression, bullying, mental health, and...
ASK EDN December 2017
Ask EDN Question: I just started undergrad. I want to major in psychology but my Dad doesn't approve. He says that " I will go crazy with my patients" (#EritreanParentsJustDontUnderstand) and would rather I was another kind of doctor or lawyer or engineer. I think in...
December 2017 Professional Spotlight: Afomeia Tesfai
This month’s professional spotlight features Afomeia Tesfai. Afomeia is the Policy and Advocacy Manager at the Center for Youth Wellness. Read this month’s spotlight to learn more about Afomeia and her work. Could you briefly explain some of your responsibilities in...
#GivingTuesday 2017
#GivingTuesday is a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration. Observed on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, #Giving Tuesday is movement centered on celebrating philanthropy, encouraging generosity, and empowering change. In...
November 2017 Professional Spotlight: Rahel Jerusalem Kifle
This month’s professional spotlight features Rahel Jerusalem Kifle. Rahel serves as Associate Counsel for the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC), one of the largest water and wastewater utilities in the country. Read this month’s spotlight to learn more...
October Professional Spotlight: Hellen Fissihaie
This month’s professional spotlight features Hellen Fissihaie. Hellen is CEO/Principal at F3 Global LLC. Read this month’s spotlight to learn more about Hellen, her work, and experience running her own business. Could you briefly explain some of your responsibilities...
DACA Renewal Clinics
On September 5th, President Donald Trump rescinded the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, also known as DACA. Instituted by President Barack Obama in 2012, DACA allowed 800,000 immigrant youth to live, work and remain in the United States without the...
September 2017 Professional Spotlight: Meron Yemane
This month’s professional spotlight features Meron Yemane. Meron is a Financial Advisor and Financial Planning Specialist at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management. Read this month’s spotlight to learn more about Meron and his work. Could you briefly explain some of your...
August 2017 Professional Spotlight: Rahwana Amare
This month's Professional Spotlight is Rahwana Amare. Rahwana is preparing to return to Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School this fall for her second year of Medical School. August is National Back to School Month, in line with that theme Rahwana offers some...
July 2017 Professional Spotlight: Emmanuel Ocbazghi
This month’s professional spotlight features Emmanuel Ocbazghi. Emmanuel is a Video Producer at Business Insider. Read this month’s spotlight to learn more about Emmanuel and his work. Q: Could you briefly explain some of your responsibilities in your current career...