Advisory Board 2012
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Liya KebedeLiya Kebede is an internationally recognized actress, supermodel, designer, and maternal health advocate. Last year, Kebede established herself as a leading actress starring in the title role of the film Desert Flower, directed by Sherry Hormann, which was released domestically by National Geographic. Liya will next star in Giuseppe Tornatore's The Best Offer alongside Geoffrey Rush as well as Hilary Brougher's Innocence. Prior to that, she appeared in Alain Chabat's Marsupilami well as Jean-Jacques Annnaud's Black Gold. |
www.theliyakebedefoundation.org - www.lemlem.com |
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Salem MekuriaSalem Mekuria is the Luella LaMer Professor of Women’s Studies in the Art Department at Wellesley College. Originally from Ethiopia, she currently lives in the United States. Since 1987, she has been an independent writer, producer, director, video-grapher, and a video installation artist.Her award winning documentary films and video installations feature Ethiopian subjects and have been shown internationally. Among the numerous honors she has received are: a Fellowship at the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, Harvard University, 2005-06; Fulbright Scholar award, 2003-04; The New England Media Fellowship, 2001; the Rockefeller Foundation's Intercultural Media Fellowship, 1995; Lila Wallace-Reader's Digest International Artists Residency Fellowship in 1993; a fellowship at the Bunting Institute of Radcliffe College, Harvard University, 1990-92; the Massachusetts Artists Foundation Award in 1991. |
www.salemmekuria.com |
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Nahu Senay GirmaRecognized for her strengths in communication, persuasion, and initiating and leading individuals through rapidly changing situations, Nahu’s career has spanned three continents, a host of non-profit organizations, NGOs and international organizations. She most recently served as Director for Children’s Services International, Inc. in Atlanta, Georgia, where she led efforts to develop educational projects for Ethiopia’s children and young adults. Prior to that, she was a Principal of Cross-Cultural Connections in Atlanta, where she developed and conducted cross-cultural training seminars for companies such as IBM, Scientific-Atlanta, Delta Airlines and BellSouth. She has also conducted several team building and conflict resolution programs for the US Government. |
Nahu Senay Girma |
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Christoph MohniChristoph Mohni is an international development consultant of French and Swiss origin. He lived and worked in Ethiopia from 2009 to 2012 and is now based in Munich, Germany. Christoph Mohni holds a Master’s degree in contemporary history, social anthropology and sociology from the University of Berne, Switzerland. He speaks German, French, English and Spanish. |
Christoph Mohni |
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Efrem AmdeworkIn addition to his expertise in urban management, Efrem Amdework is a highly qualified networking and event planning professional. Efrem served in many governmental and nongovernmental organizations. For several years he has served as the deputy head of the bureau of trade, industry and urban development of the Tigray National Regional State. |
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H.E Jean Christoph BilliardOutgoing Ambassador of the Republic of France to Addis Ababa. |
French Embassy |