Habtamu Gizawu Tola is our regional officer for southern Ethiopia. He is also working as a Senior Peace Project Coordinator for the Wako-Gutu Foundation in Ethiopia. He has a B.Sc. in Rural Development from St. Mary’s University, Ethiopia, and an MBA with an emphasis on Project Management from Leadstar University in Ethiopia. Last but not

Elijah is a highly skilled and experienced individual with a strong background in theatre arts, production management, and education. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts from the University of Education, Winneba, and has ambitions of pursuing his Master’s Degree. He has worked in various capacities throughout his career, including as a stage

Donna Wilson has spent the majority of her career working for some of the most iconic Fortune 100 brands creating transformational business strategies and organizational shifts to increase market share. Leveraging her business expertise in financial services, Ms. Wilson has advised corporate leaders at various key executive levels on building global and regional transformational business. 

Raised in Caracas, Venezuela, Athena Yannitsas holds an M.A. in Heritage Management from the University of Kent (UK) and a B.A. in Economics from Boston University. Her professional path includes experience in wine and hospitality, museums, and educational institutions, across both private-sector practice and nonprofit cultural spheres. Athena’s prior experience includes leadership roles with the Hôtel