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June 2021 Professional Spotlight: Andom Gherezghiher
This month's professional spotlight is Andom Gherezghiher, a Major in the U.S. Marine Corps and an attorney serving as legal counsel for the Marine forces. Read on to learn more about Andom's incredible career serving in the military and practicing law. What is your...
EDN 2021-2022 Scholarship Now Open for Applications
We are excited to announce the official opening of the Eritrean Diaspora Network (EDN) 3rd Annual Scholarship Fund! We invite incoming or current college and graduate students to apply for the EDN Scholarship. Scholarships will be awarded for the 2021-2022 school year...
May 2021 Professional Spotlight: Grace Mahary
This month’s spotlight is model, sommelier, and philanthropist Grace Mahary. Read more to learn about Grace’s inspiring story of success and her incredible non-profit Project Tsehigh. Could you briefly explain some of your responsibilities in your current career role...
April 2021 Professional Spotlight: Medhane Amanuel
This month’s spotlight is Medhane Amanuel. Medhane currently serves as the Manager of Operations and Strategy at Advocate Aurora Health (AAH). He is also the Co-Founder of Credo Capital, a fintech education company. Read more to learn about Medhane’s exciting...
March 2021 Professional Spotlight: Wintta Woldemariam
This month’s spotlight is Wintta Woldemariam. Wintta currently serves as Policy Director to James E. Clyburn, U.S. House Majority Whip and Chairman of the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis. Read more to learn about Wintta, and her incredible path in...
EDN Mentorship Program – 2021
We are excited to announce the relaunch of the EDN Mentorship Program! The 2021 -2022 cohort will consist of 12 Mentor/Mentee pairs. We are currently accepting applications for those interested in becoming a Mentee. The application will remain open until April 15,...
February 2021 Professional Spotlight: Dr. Eden Haile
February 2021 Spotlight: Eden Haile, DO This month’s spotlight features Dr. Eden Haile, a pediatric resident in New Orleans, Louisiana. Read more to learn about Dr. Haile and her work. Could you briefly explain some of your responsibilities in your current career...
January 2021 Professional Spotlight: Anis Fereja
This month’s professional spotlight features cinematographer and owner of VIISIONS Productions, Anis Fereja. Learn more about Anis and his path to entrepreneurship. Could you briefly explain some of your responsibilities in your current career role? As a...
December 2020 Professional Spotlight: Dr. ChiChi Berhane M.D., MBA
This month’s professional spotlight features Dr. ChiChi Berhane, a plastic and reconstructive surgeon as well as owner of Tailor Made Looks Institute of Plastic Surgery & MedSpa. Read this month’s spotlight to learn more about Dr. Berhane, his work, and his path...
#GivingTuesday 2020
On December 1, 2020 we'll unite for a worldwide celebration of generosity. People around the globe will come together giving their voice, time, money, goods, and advocacy to support communities and causes in recognition of #GivingTuesday. As we embark on the season of...