Dr. Tezeta Gossa
Dr. Tezeta Gossa joined Adera in August 2022. She has MD, MPH. She has 23 years’ work experience in different government health centers, hospitals, and health offices. She spent most of her professional life working in MCH units. As a doctor in Adera clinic, she treats mothers and children and gives case specific health trainings for the parents and caregivers. Dr. Tezeta has one daughter named Jenny.
Elisabeth Addis
Elisabeth Addis has been with Adera since the beginning. She studied nursing and sociology. She had different responsibilities in Adera and is currently working as a nurse in Adera clinic. She loves working with children. She follows up the health and nutrition of the children in the day care and other Adera programs. Elisabeth is a mother of two boys named Elnathan and Nathan.
Melat Tekabe
Melat Tekabe joined Adera in May 2022. She has a degree in Community Development and Leadership. She is Adera’s Spiritual Liaison and works with our families, students and staff to encourage and support as emotionally and spiritually. She has a counseling office on Adera’s property to counsel those walking in difficulties. She leads out in the girls’ clubs weekly to encourage and challenge their thinking and to draw them to Christ. She also organizes monthly trainings for Adera parents. Melat has two daughters and a son of her own and knows the value of pouring into the young women in the Adera programs.
Semeneh Mekonnen
Semeneh Mekonnen joined Adera in July 2017. He has a degree in accounting. He worked in different parts of Ethiopia over 14 years. Semeneh works with Adera as Admin & Finance head. Semeneh is affectionately called “911” because he is willing and capable of fixing anything for anyone. Semeneh is married to Maeregnesh and has a son named Nathan and a daughter named Maedot.
Tsion Dereje
Tsion Dereje joined Adera in January 2014. She completed her university studies in sociology and social work. Tsion works with Adera as a social worker. She interviews each potential family for Adera’s daycare. She makes annual home visits and continues to build case files to understand and meet each individual need. She is very thorough and intentional in all her interactions. In 2019, she worked hard to develop and launch the economic development program known as Open Door. She continues to provide training for each candidate. She is married to Sebsebe and has a beautiful daughter named Hasset (her name means Joy in Amharic) and a son named Keab.
Education Staff
Biruk Beyene
Biruk Beyene, with a BA in Economics from Addis Ababa University, is an Education Officer at Adera Foundation, a role he began in September 2024. His work focuses on enhancing children’s academic performance, behavior, and overall development. Before joining Adera, he volunteered, teaching Bible lessons in the Boys Club. With a strong background in volunteering since high school, he also led a Bible study team in university. Biruk is passionate about serving others and believes deeply in giving back to the community.
Tsion Aboneh
Tsion Aboneh is a lead teacher at the Adera Foundation Daycare with a bachelor’s in economics and a certificate in graphic design and digital marketing. Before joining Adera, she volunteered with Adera and spent eight years helping with children’s Sabbath School at her church. Passionate about teaching, she aims to raise well-mannered children who love learning and have a reverence for God. Tsion enjoys playing guitar and exploring design, sales, and marketing.
Tekalgne Adane
Tekalgne Adane joined the Adera Foundation as a teacher in October 2024, bringing a strong commitment to education and community service. With a degree in Social Studies from Kotebe Metropolitan University and teaching experience at Beza Hiwot Academy, he is passionate about supporting and uplifting others. His background, energy, and dedication align with Adera’s mission to improve lives and empower communities. Tekalgne is married with three daughters and a son.
Leul Getachew
Leul Getachew, with a background in chemical engineering, is an education professional dedicated to teaching and mentoring young learners. He holds a bachelor’s in chemical engineering and volunteered for four years as a teacher with the Adera Foundation, fostering academic growth and a love for learning in his students.
Now the Education Coordinator at Adera, Leul oversees educational programs, ensuring quality learning opportunities in an inclusive, supportive environment. Passionate about empowering the next generation, he finds joy in guiding students toward success, combining his technical expertise and educational experience to make a lasting impact in his community.
Tsega Gebremariam
Tsega Gebremariam, a teacher at Adera Daycare with a degree in nursing. She spent two years volunteering in Adera’s after-school Hiber program. Now teaching at the daycare, she combines her passion for healthcare and education, believing strongly in the importance of early childhood development and aiming to make a positive impact in her community.
Leul
Aster Kebede
Aster Kebede has been working with Adera for 11 years. She manages the Hiber feeding center. She is a great cook and prepares delicious meals with five other workers of the feeding center. They serve nutritious meals to more than 350 students daily. Aster also manages the afterschool and character classes at Hiber. She earned her degree in Management while working for Adera. Aster has one daughter named Fertuna.
Abenezer Mekonnen
Abenezer Mekonnen joined Adera in September 2023. He has a degree in English language and literature. He teaches our children English language and leads the Sabbath school lessons in Adera. He has been working with CEF (Child Evangelism Fellowship) as a trainer and mentor for more than four years. He believes in investing in the next generation.
Daycare Staff
Tesfaye
Habtamu Girmay
Fetiya Abdulaziz
Ayal Gedey
Samrawit Ejigu
Emush Gelaw
Abebech Asmare
Rahel Dereje
Meselu Wolde
Webanchi Kegne
Banchi Workalemahu
Aster Berhanu
Feeding Program Staff
Tibletse Worku
Sintayehu Worke
Ezitu Wosen
Yeshi Wodajo
