September 2018 Professional Spotlight: Feven Tecleab

September 2018 Professional Spotlight: Feven Tecleab

This month’s professional spotlight features Feven Tecleab. Feven is the Head of Creative Direction & Branding at the The Serve and Co-Owner and Chief of Creative Direction & Branding for UNTLD & CO. Read this month’s spotlight to learn more about Feven,...

Ask EDN September 2018

Ask EDN Question: I am a 24 Year old Eritrean woman and I’ve been working at a nonprofit in DC for two years as Executive Assistant. The position I applied for was Program Associate but they said I didn’t have the experience needed given I had just graduated. They...
August 2018 Professional Spotlight: Abiel Zewolday

August 2018 Professional Spotlight: Abiel Zewolday

This month’s professional spotlight is Abiel Zewolday who inspired us all with his recent graduation speech that focused on his family’s journey to the U.S. and the role immigrant’s play in this country’s success. Abiel is a recent graduate...

Ask EDN August 2018

Ask EDN Question: I graduated with a degree in Computer Science last December from the University of Maryland. I have some work experience and graduated with a 3.6 GPA. I’ve been looking for a job for over 7 months now in IT. I haven’t been able to find anything. I...
July 2018 Professional Spotlight: Elinor Tesfamariam

July 2018 Professional Spotlight: Elinor Tesfamariam

This month’s professional spotlight features Elinor Tesfamariam. Elinor is a Managing Member and Attorney at Plenpovo Law, PLLC. Read this month’s spotlight to learn more about Elinor, her work, and her path to becoming an Immigration Attorney What is a typical day of...

Ask EDN July 2018

Ask EDN Question: Professionally, is it necessary to be a good networker? I have yet to get a job, promotion, or raise because of my networking skills. My work speaks for itself. I also hate networking. I don’t know what you talk to people about and you can only talk...