Meki Shewangizaw
- Role
- Co-founder at Tesfa Ethiopia
- Location
- Charlotte, NC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Meki Shewangizaw
Global health advocate dedicated to supporting local organizations in their mission to improve community health. Relevant experience in increasing efficiency in healthcare services in cross-cultural settings. Recognized for expertise in cultural humility in working with diverse populations.
Experience
Co-founder
May 2018 — Present · Charlotte, NC, US
A 501(c)(3) organization to ensure children across Ethiopia stay in school by alleviating educational expenses • Develop and operate a non-profit from the ground up, which supplied over 900+ students across five elementary schools with school uniforms and supplies • Raise $30K in donations through effective storytelling, relationship building and public speaking engagements• Increase partnerships by identifying opportunities to expand and network with local and global nonprofits and businesses • Coordinate special events and fundraisers, including the city of Charlotte’s first Ethiopian Cultural Festival to showcase heritage and advocate for children’s education to an audience of 300+
Education
UNC School of Media and Journalism
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
2013 — 2017
UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health
Master of Public Health - MPH
2019 — 2021
Skills
- Press Releases
- Adobe Illustrator
- Public Relations
- Writing
- Css
- Advertising
- Magazines
- Journalism
- Social Media
- Blogging
- Content Marketing
- Marketing
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