February 2023 Professional Spotlight: Merone Melekin

February 2023 Professional Spotlight: Merone Melekin

This month’s spotlight features Merone Melekin, Deputy Director of the Minnesota Covid-19 Response. In her role Merone oversees crisis and cross-government management and operations for the State of Minnesota. Take a look into Meron’s journey as she...
#GivingTuesday 2022

#GivingTuesday 2022

Eritrean Diaspora Network is participating in #GivingTuesday, a global day of generosity that will take place on November 29, 2022. Your contribution will support EDN in its work to renew, recharge and revitalize the Eritrean Diaspora community. Donate through...
November 2022 Professional Spotlight: Hermon Mehari

November 2022 Professional Spotlight: Hermon Mehari

This month’s spotlight features Hermon Mehari, an accomplished jazz musician. Take a look into Hermon’s inspiring journey to becoming an award winning trumpet player, whose talents have taken him around the world. Could you briefly explain some of your...
October 2022 Professional Spotlight: Hermon Hewitt

October 2022 Professional Spotlight: Hermon Hewitt

This month’s spotlight features Hermon Hewitt, First Officer Pilot at UPS. Take a look into Hermon’s inspiring journey to becoming a black, female, immigrant pilot in the male dominated aviation industry. Could you briefly explain some of your...

Awardees of the 2022-2023 EDN Scholarship Fund

The Eritrean Diaspora Scholarship Committee is excited to announce our 2022-2023 awardees. This is our fourth year of being able to impact the lives of Eritrean students positively, and we hope to keep it going for many more years. After careful reviewing of 45...
September 2022 Spotlight: Benyam Tesfai

September 2022 Spotlight: Benyam Tesfai

This month’s spotlight is Benyam Tesfai, Director of Client Partnerships for a full-service creative agency. Read on to learn more about Benyam’s incredible path to a successful career in media and marketing. Could you briefly explain some of your...