Meghan Walsh

About Meghan Walsh

All-things-operations at Roots Ethiopia, where I lead strategy, shape stories, and keep…

Experience

1. Founder and Board Chair, Roots Ethiopia Inc

   Roots Ethiopia

   Sep 2011 — Present · Madison, WI, US

   Founded and lead a 501(c)3 organization supporting community-identified solutions for job creation and education in rural Ethiopia.Developed and oversee three key programs:1. Self-Help Groups: Empowering women through business training and support2. School Improvement Projects: Enhancing over 31 government schools with learning materials and teacher training3. Student Sponsorships: Supporting 250 children with educational resources and family food supportPioneered a unique framework that transforms local insights into sustainable, community-driven change • Cultivated a team of local Ethiopian staff, ensuring all initiatives are culturally relevant and truly impactful • Spearheaded initiatives to create sustainable economic opportunities for mothers, enabling them to support their families • Championed the principle of \"Ethiopians helping Ethiopians,\" fostering community ownership and long-term success • Delivered inspiring speeches and presentations to raise awareness and support for rural Ethiopian communities • Leveraged background in cultural anthropology to develop culturally sensitive and effective programs • Achieved significant growth in program reach and impact

Education

• University of Wisconsin-Madison

  Master of Arts (MA), Cultural Anthropology

  1988 — 1992

• Concordia University-Wisconsin

  Teaching Certificate, Grades 6-12, Education

  2000 — 2002

• University of Vermont

  Bachelor of Arts (BA), Cultural Anthropology

  1985 — 1986