Ask EDN: January 2020 – Flirting Her Way to the Top

#AskEDN Question:  Dear EDN, I have a colleague who constantly flirts with my boss. My boss is a very smart person but doesn’t get a lot of female attention, so he eats this up. Her behavior hasn’t really affected the opportunities I have, access to clients, or my...

Ask EDN: December 2019 – Pouring from an Empty Cup

#AskEDN Question:  Lately, I have been eager to dedicate more effort in helping my parents out financially. However, just recently, I have been offered a job that is cross country. It’s essentially a dream job, but I do feel a heavy sense of responsibility to...
December 2019 Spotlight: Dr. Yacob Tekie

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

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...