June 2026 Professional Spotlight: Merhawi Keflezighi

June 2026 Professional Spotlight: Merhawi Keflezighi

This month’s spotlight features Merhawi “Hawi” Keflezighi, a sports agent and entrepreneur dedicated to helping athletes maximize their potential on and off the track. Drawing from a career built on relationships, advocacy, and opportunity, he has played a key role in elevating some of the sport’s most accomplished athletes.

Guided by a commitment to service, collaboration, and creating opportunities for others, Hawi shares insights on leadership, resilience, and building a career rooted in purpose, family, and faith.

EDN 2026-2027 Scholarship Open for Applications

EDN 2026-2027 Scholarship Open for Applications

We’re excited to announce that applications are now open for the Eritrean Diaspora Network’s 8th Annual Scholarship Fund! As we continue to invest in and uplift the next generation of Eritrean leaders, we’re proud to open this opportunity to our...
EDN Annual Scholarship Fundraiser & Independence Party

EDN Annual Scholarship Fundraiser & Independence Party

Join us on May 22 for EDN’s Annual Scholarship Fundraiser & Independence Party Location: Hook Hall Date: May 22 Time 10 PM – 3 AM Get your tickets here! Early bird tickets are $20 and limited. Since launching in 2018, the EDN Scholarship has raised...
May 2026 Professional Spotlight: Selam Kebrom

May 2026 Professional Spotlight: Selam Kebrom

This month’s spotlight features Selam Kebrom, a social impact leader dedicated to expanding access to capital for underrepresented founders. With a career spanning global health, international development, and entrepreneurship, her work is rooted in equity, curiosity, and meaningful change.

Driven by a belief in “rightsized capital,” she champions a more inclusive, human-centered approach to building ventures—while redefining success on her own terms and helping others do the same.

April 2026 Professional Spotlight: Nuatu Tseggai

April 2026 Professional Spotlight: Nuatu Tseggai

This month’s spotlight features Nuatu Tseggai, a Software Engineer and Infrastructure Architect at Apple whose work sits at the intersection of cloud infrastructure and data. With a career shaped by curiosity, reinvention, and a passion for solving complex problems, he builds large-scale systems that generate insights and influence decision-making across teams.

From rewiring home theatre systems as a kid to architecting data-driven solutions at one of the world’s most innovative companies, his journey reflects a deep commitment to continuous learning and growth. Through his work, he not only advances the possibilities of technology but also highlights the importance of diverse perspectives in shaping systems that impact the future.

The EDN Career Glow-Up Series

The EDN Career Glow-Up Series

Dear EDN Community, We’re excited to launch a new professional development experience: The Career Glow-Up Series with Resume Coach & Career Storytelling Strategist Charisse Green This 3-part series is designed to help you clearly communicate your value, strengthen...