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Our Story

Habesha Pathways is a nonprofit organization focused on supporting you in the early stages of your professional journey. We offer personalized guidance, including help with career exploration, resume building, and developing essential soft skills. Whether you're starting out or looking to grow, we're here to help you navigate the path ahead and build a meaningful career.

Meet the Team

Our team of advisors and mentors ready to enrich your professional endeavors. With us, step one has never felt easier.

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Founder & Advisor

Michael Getaneh

Founder of Habesha Pathways, he works to serve the Habesha community in their professional development journey. He is also works as a full-time data scientist in the credit consulting field. 

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Senior Advisor

Mekdes 'Duni' Getaneh

She is currently working as a medical resident at University of Pennsylvania's emergency department. She is a well seasoned professional with extensive experience working, coaching and researching in the biomedical field. â€‹â€‹

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Head of Mentorship

Woodie Tirfie

She currently works as an results reporting analyst at Millennium Challenge Corporation seeking to make an impact in the international development world. 

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Country Lead, Ethiopia 

Mahder Getaneh

A veteran architecture instructor at Addis Ababa Science & Technology University, Mahder contributes to her community by mentoring the future wave of architects. Beyond lecturing, she boasts a rich background in diverse fields including Engineering, IT, and leadership roles. She is passionately committed to ensuring the success of Habesha Pathway in Ethiopia. 

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Contact

We are always looking for new and exciting opportunities to engage and enrich our community. Let's connect.

Mobile:   (571) 513-6833 

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