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Academic & Professional Background

Current Position:Country Director, Global One Health Initiative (GOHi), The Ohio State University, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

  • MSc in Tropical Veterinary Medicine (Addis Ababa University, 2005–2007)

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) (Addis Ababa University, 1994–2000)

  • Fulbright Scholar (U.S. Department of State, 2013–2014)

  • International Leadership Fellowship (IVLP) – Research Administration (U.S. Department of State, 2025)

  • Higher Education Leadership & Governance Certificates (Ohio State, Oklahoma State, Texas Tech Universities)