Mrs. Frealem Shibabaw, Vice Chair of ORDA Ethiopia BOARD
Frealem Shibabaw is the Vice Chair of the Board of Directors at ORDA Ethiopia since March 2022. She holds degrees in Business management, Human & Social Studies, and Development Studies from the University of South Africa. With over 15 years of experience, she has been a driving force for women's and children’s empowerment. Frealem is the Executive Director of the Ethiopia School Meal Initiative and Founder of Bahirdar Academy. Her strategic prowess in advocating for school nutrition programs led to the creation of the Seqota Declaration, now a recognized government initiative. She was recognized as a Goodwill Ambassador by World Vision Ethiopia in 2018 and as a Nutrition Champion by Transform Nutrition in the UK in 2016. Frealem Shibabaw’ s unwavering dedication to community empowerment has made her a key influencer in Ethiopia’s educational and nutritional progress.
Mrs. Fantu Tesfaye Alemu, Member of ORDA Ethiopia BOARD
Mrs. Fantu Tesfaye Alemu is member of ORDA Ethiopia BOARD since March 2022. Speaker of the Amhara Regional Council. She holds a BA in Management and an LLB in Law. With over 20 years of experience, serving as Head of different department at South Wollo Zone and Speaker at the South Wollo Zone and Amhara Regional State Council.
Dr. Alemayehu Wassie Eshete, Secretary of ORDA Ethiopia BOARD
Dr. Alemayehu Wassie Eshete is the Board Secretary and Executive Director of ORDA Ethiopia. He was elected as Executive Director in January 2018 and has made significant contributions to the organization’s success. He attended Alemaya/ Haromaya University of Agriculture, Ethiopia where he received a BSc degree in forestry in 1992. He then received an MSc in Farm Forestry from Swedish University of Agricultural Science for his research on the roles of Ethiopian Orthodox Churches in the conservation of forest biodiversity. He continued his research in church forest and further earned his Ph.D. in 2007 from the Forest Ecology and Forest Management group (FEM) of the center for Ecosystem studies of Wageningen University, the Netherlands. With over thirty years of experience in forestry, ecology, and conservation, he has held influential positions within governmental and non-governmental organizations. His commitment extends to conserving church forests in Ethiopia’s northern highlands, which are crucial for biodiversity and water resources. In addition to his environmental work, Dr. Alemayehu is a recognized author of mystical novels, showcasing his literary talents. His dedication to environmental conservation and cultural enrichment establishes him as an invaluable figure in both ORDA Ethiopia and the broader Ethiopian community.
Mrs. Enye Bemir Kidanu, Member of ORDA Ethiopia BOARD
Enye Bemir Kidanu serves as a board member of ORDA Ethiopia since March 2022. She is a seasoned General Manager and Management Consultant with 24 years of experience in training and consultancy. She has a Master of Arts in Educational Leadership and Management and a Bachelor of Arts in Business Management. Throughout her career, she has held important positions in companies such as Twoebmanagement Solutions PLC, Agri Team Canada Ltd, Digital Opportunity Trust, and private banks, Action Aid Ethiopia and Ethiopian Management Institute Her responsibilities include training, coaching, human resource management, and organizational development.
Dr. Tilahun Mehari Anteneh, Member of ORDA Ethiopia BOARD
Dr. Tilahun Mehari Anteneh member of ORDA Ethiopia BOARD since March 2022. Currently serves as the Head of Finance bureau of the Amhara National Regional State. He is finance professional with a Ph.D. from Punjabi University, India. He also holds an MBA from Andhra University, India, and a BA in Accounting from Jimma University, Ethiopia. Dr. Tilahun has published extensively on Ethiopian bank profitability and growth. Prior to his current role, he was an Assistant Professor at Debre Markos University and held various academic and administrative positions at Debre Markos and Gondar Universities since 2001