Zema Semunegus
Global Strategist | Humanitarian | Senior Executive
- Role
- Senior Policy Advisor at Dare2 Empower, Ignite, And Transform
- Location
- Long Beach, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Zema Semunegus
Throughout a 25-year career in international diplomacy, I have bridged the gap between global policy and ground-level impact. As a Senior Foreign Service Officer and Mission Director, I have specialized in leveraging strategic partnerships and cross-cultural communication to drive sustainable change. My journey includes leading large-scale operations for the USAID Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance, where I managed diverse teams of over 200 professionals. Today, I remain committed to mentoring and empowering the next generation of leaders and fostering collaborations between governments and NGOs to build resilient global communities.
Experience
Senior Policy Advisor
Dare2 Empower, Ignite, And Transform
Apr 2026 — Present · US
Build strategic relationships with governments, non-profits, NGOs, and the private sector - Provide high-level advice to executive management, donors, and stakeholders on complex issues to facilitate informed, data-driven decisions- Drive organizational change, capacity building, and high-impact results within the context of humanitarian, development, or economic empowerment programs
Education
North Carolina State University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Business Administration and Management, General
1988 — 1992
The Johns Hopkins University
Master of Arts - MA, Policy Studies
1992 — 1994
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