This month’s spotlight features Yehdega Tedros, a technology leader, TEDx speaker, and writer whose work explores the intersection of technology, culture, and what it means to be human. Drawing on her background in social impact investment and years spent leading complex software releases in San Francisco and Germany, Yehdega is now building a platform that brings African philosophies like Ubuntu into how organizations design and govern AI, all guided by one question: how can we build technology that strengthens our humanity rather than diminishes it?
This month’s spotlight features Alex Zere, a San Diego-born mortgage broker whose work is rooted in a lifelong passion for helping people and bringing them together. As a father, husband, and proud member of San Diego’s Eritrean community, Alex has built his career on genuine relationships, guiding clients through one of life’s biggest financial decisions: buying a home.
This month’s spotlight features Martha Abraham, a candidate for San Diego City Council District 4, whose commitment to public service is rooted in a lifelong dedication to caring for and advocating for others. As a nurse, entrepreneur, mother, and community advocate, Martha has spent her career standing up for those whose voices are too often overlooked.
Now, she’s bringing that same spirit of advocacy to her campaign for City Council, focused on ensuring District 4 residents are heard, neighborhoods are valued, and policies put people first. From her work in the NICU and founding her own home-care agency to organizing around issues impacting Southeast San Diego, Martha shares the experiences that shaped her leadership, the challenges that strengthened her, and the vision driving her run for office.
This month’s spotlight features Yonas Berhe, also known as Lost Lyrics, a stand-up comedian, content creator, and entertainment professional using humor and storytelling to bring people together. Through his Eritrean heritage, Houston upbringing, and experiences navigating different cultures, Yonas has transformed shared experiences into a platform that connects communities through comedy and creativity.
Driven by a love for art and creativity, Yonas shares his journey of finding comedy unexpectedly, building a community through shared experiences, and using storytelling to create moments of connection and laughter.
