Results for "Community Engagement"

Dr. Meseret Zelalem MD is a seasoned Pediatrician and Assistant professor of pediatrics and child health , serving as the Chief Programs and Research Officer at the Center. She began her professional journey as a lecturer, later advancing to Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and Child Health and Medical Director at UoG College of Medicine and Health Sciences. With over 16 years of experience, she has excelled in various roles including in Leadership, as a senior medical specialist, medical director, and Institutional Board of Review Chairperson. Dr. Meseret’s expertise spans research, academia, clinical service, leadership and community services, with a focus on Reproductive, maternal, child, and adolescent health and nutrition. She has contributed significantly to community outreach programs, benefiting thousands of children. Notable achievements include her roles as a COVDP secretary, GAVI steering committee member for Zero Dose, and advisor to various initiatives including WHO-Africa Regional office for RMNCAH. Dr. Meseret’s passion lies in women’s leadership, girl’s empowerment, and child well-being, showcased through her advocacy and speaking engagements. Currently, she is dedicated to advancing Early Childhood Development (ECD) initiatives, aiming to break intergenerational poverty and create a conducive environment for every child’s growth and development.

Am Zemenu Bires Beza, PhD (Associate Professor) who earned bachelors degree in Tourism Management under the then Faculty of Business & Economics of in 2002 E.C (2010) from university of Gondar. 

Besides, Graduated MA in 2006E.C (2014) from Addis Ababa university from college of development studies in Tourism and Development. 

PhD degree in Business Management with focus on Tourism marketing and Management by 2013E.c.(2020). 

Administration experience: Head of the department for two years since 2021. 

Research Outputs and journal publication officer for 1.2 years from Decmber 2023- March 2025. 

Since March 10, 2025- director for Research publications Ethics and Extension Directorate of DBU. 

Served as Manager in hotel industry for 2 years. 

Research andpublication: mmore than 15 publications. Interest areas are tourism, livelihoods, conservation, development, marketing and entrepreneurship to name a few.