AWiB is thrilled to celebrate Semayawit Bahiru on her well-deserved appointment as Director of the Addis Ababa University (AAU) Endowment Fund, a remarkable new chapter in a journey defined by authenticity and purpose.

Semayawit’s leadership is shining on Addis Ababa University’s 75th Anniversary celebration ongoing till the end of 2025, where she serves as the Project Lead. With her signature blend of creativity, collaboration, and connection, she brought together alumni, students, and partners for the unforgettable event. This event, which honors the rich legacy of the oldest university in the country, is remarkable and signifies hope for the future.

It is in the midst of this great celebration that Semayawit steps confidently into a role that will shape AAU’s next era. As Director of the AAU Endowment Fund, she will guide initiatives that secure vital resources, strengthen the university’s foundation, and ensure its continued growth and impact for generations to come.

Semayawit’s history is full of footprints of progress. She is a pharmacist, lecturer at AAU’s School of Pharmacy, and a Business Development Manager. She has helped build organizations from the ground up, advised companies and professionals seeking growth, and shaped strategies that bridge science, business, and community. As a researcher, she is passionate about advancing digital health, contextualizing innovation for our local realities, and translating insights into solutions with real societal impact.

Through every chapter of her career, Semayawit has remained deeply committed to learning, evolving, and understanding herself more fully, a personal journey she considers her greatest achievement. Her journey, from leading a historic celebration to taking the helm of a transformative institution, is a story of purposeful progress and unwavering dedication. It reflects the qualities AWiB deeply celebrates: intelligence, integrity, determination, and a steadfast commitment to growth.

Congratulations, Semayawit! AWiB celebrates your accomplishments and looks ahead with excitement to the powerful legacy your leadership will continue to build.

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