Ruth serves as a Membership Relations Manager, specializing in building strong member relationships and enhancing overall engagement. Her prior experience in sales and marketing across the trading and real estate sectors has strengthened her skills in communication, customer relations, and teamwork.
Born and raised in Addis Ababa, Milky was the eldest of three sisters. A close companion to the sister who came immediately after her, she was like a second mother to the one who is thirteen years younger. Her father, a navy officer, was an avid reader with love for literature and fluency in six languages. Her mother, a sociable librarian at a Catholic school, shared a warm and steady closeness with Milky.
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We are living in some unprecedented times. Many people are struggling and words like pressure, rush, mental health, suicide, social media, addiction, drugs – these are almost the new normal. As a result, more and more people have trouble with finding themselves in a good place emotionally and mentally.
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In the modern world filled with rapid change and challenge, we can’t move forward in life on our own. We all want to achieve our long-term goals, and we can do so more quickly if we work together. Establishing a strategic network is the most effective way to take ownership and responsibility for our direction and decision. Relationship building and fostering relationships are essential aspects of networking that make our lives more efficient.
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At AWiB, leadership is never about titles, it is about service, integrity, and shared purpose. Our 2026 incoming Board Members embody this spirit. They step into their roles with humility, energy, and a genuine commitment to strengthening AWiB for the long term.
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Sosena is a development professional with nearly two decades of experience empowering communities, particularly those facing the challenges of urban poverty. Sosena serves as Country Director for Hope for Korah, a role she find deeply fulfilling.
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Hanan serves as Head of HIT (EMR) Unit at St. Paul’s Hospital Millennium Medical College. She is an enthusiastic Medical Doctor with Master’s in public health. Her passion lies in providing quality tech-based health service to the community.
Blen is a dedicated development professional with a passion for promoting gender equality and social justice. With a strong foundation in project management, training, and community engagement, Blen has a proven track record of delivering impactful programs that empower marginalized communities.
Yetnayet serves as a Legal Director at Dashen Breweries. Driven by her core principles of resilience, courage, personal growth, integrity, and inclusivity, she is dedicated to creating positive and impactful changes. Her vision is to foster an environment where her team feels empowered to express their ideas, embrace challenges, and view setbacks as opportunities for growth. She believes that ethical leadership and open communication are essential for motivating teams to achieve excellence and navigate challenges effectively.
Milky is the visionary founder and General Manager of Efoy Nanny and Housekeeping Training Center, a social enterprise established in April 2021. Efoy is dedicated to providing high-quality childcare training for women, including returnees, refugees, high school dropouts, and college graduates. The organization is committed to creating meaningful employment opportunities in daycare centers, NGOs, government institutions, and private households.