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Wami Fufa

Specialty- Pharmacy

I Joined US Navy as airman and worked up in the chain and commissioned as Medical Service Corps (Specialty- Pharmacy) upon my graduation (PharmD).

Honorably discharged after total 20 years services.

I am a veteran of the United States Navy. Mission focused highly skilled multilingual (English, Ethiopian (Afan Oromo, and Amharic)) and highly qualified board-certified clinical pharmacist experienced in the management, operation, and supervision of pharmacies with large staffs and multi-million-dollar inventories in multi-state locations.

Proficient in translation and interpretation of rules, regulations, instructions, guidelines, and standards of practice into standard operation procedures as well as training and monitoring of personnel and pharmacy operations to ensure compliance. I provided direction, oversight, and technical assistance to staff for interpreting, monitoring, and evaluating program guidance about CMS programs (e.g., Medicare Part B, Medicare Part D, or Medicaid).

Zelalem Habteyes

Early Childhood Education (ECE)

Zelalem Habteyes has been working in the Early Childhood Education (ECE) field for the past 9 years. In 2016, she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education from Towson University, Baltimore MD.

She started her career in Early Childhood as a parent volunteer in a childcare center where her children were attending. Since then, she has worked as a substitute teacher, an assistant teacher, and a teacher indifferent school. Zelalem worked at Shepard Elementary School before joining Ideal CDC.

Zelalem also completed CDA from Maryland and DC states in Preschool endorsement. She is enthusiastic, dependable and passionate professional in the ECE field. She is familiar with state and local rules and regulations on licensing, the creative curriculum, NAEYC accreditation standards, and District of Columbia and Maryland Early Childhood Development standards. She is fluent in English and Amharic languages.

Mo Ahmed

NASA Electrical Engineer

Mo Ahmed began his NASA career in the Speciality Engineering Branch as Electrical Engineer, his 15 year career with NASA spanning from electrical engineer to system manager. Prior to this role, he worked for various Aerospace companies as Electrical engineer with responsibility for design, test and integration of avionics systems. He has received several awards while with the Agency including the JSC Director’s Commendation Award, Silver Achievement medal and the Individual Special Act Award.

Sourafel Meresha

Business Advisor & Stock Trading Instructor

Mr. Surafel Meresha is Stock Trader and Trading Instructor who has multiple years of community teaching experience. His leadership and teaching approach for accumulating wealth through stock market has changed many lives and families over the years.

Mr. Surafel’s exceptional dedication and willingness to educate his community on the benefits of investment and business venture has been well received by the community with appreciation. With his constant support and financial advice, community members have managed to gain knowledge and wealth.

Yenenesh(Yene) Shewaneh

Sr. Data Modeler and Architect at Grant Thornton LLP

Yenenesh Shewaneh is a wife and a mother of two boys. She is a data scientist by profession. In 2009, Yene earned her master’s degree in information technology from the University of Phoenix. Her prior education, bachelor’s degrees in computer science and chemistry, gave her an opportunity to teach science in school and to tutor young kids and youth in her spare time. Growing up in Sunday school and her love for the community, made her way to volunteering at school serving children and youth in academics, sports activities, and spiritual wellness.