Board-members

Our Board of Directors

Meet the compassionate professionals, advocates, and parent leaders steering the Ethiopian Eritrean Special Needs Community. Our board is dedicated to providing culturally responsive and linguistically accessible guidance that empowers individuals with special needs and their families.

Azeb Ataro Adere

President & Founding Member

Azeb Ataro Adere

Founding member and educational consultant specializing in special education, autism, and Applied Behavior Analysis with more than 15 years of classroom experience.

Meg Gebremedhin

Vice Chair

Meg Gebremedhin, M.S., BCBA, LBA

Licensed Board Certified Behavior Analyst with over 14 years of experience in autism awareness, caregiver training, and community outreach.

Hiwot Serekeberhan

Board Member

Hiwot Serekeberhan

Professional architect and school construction project manager bringing valuable parent advocacy and lived experience as an autism parent.

Azeb Araya

Board Member

Azeb Araya

Special education professional with more than 24 years of teaching experience supporting students with diverse developmental disabilities.

Selam Hagos

Board Member

Selam Hagos

Board Certified Behavior Analyst who provides behavioral support, parent coaching, and culturally responsive training for immigrant families.

Yodit Reinhold

Board Member

Yodit Reinhold

Licensed Behavior Analyst with a Master’s degree in Special Education, dedicated to improving outcomes through evidence-based behavioral support.

Dr. Eden Woredekal

Board Member

Dr. Eden Woredekal

Consulting pediatrician with more than 13 years of experience in autism diagnosis, ADHD care, and comprehensive pediatric health services.