Jhaila Brown, Board member

I am an attorney that practices in the areas of real estate, affordable housing, land use, and municipal law. I joined ECLA because I wanted to give back to my Ethiopian community. My vision for ECLA is for it to serve as the epicenter of the Ethiopian community, with its own community center and stabilized funding.   Additionally, I envision ECLA providing a myriad of robust services and activities positively impacting and improving the health, safety, welfare, education and social/cultural elements of our vibrant and proud community members.

Positron Kebebew, Board Vice Chair

I am a former primary care physician currently in a leadership role at a Health Plan. My professional journey was long, and I learned to lean and ‘get’ from others – I want to play it forward in my community. To me ECLA translates to ‘We rise by lifting others.’

Fassika Kebede, Board member

I am a Title Manager responsible for the creation and distribution of digital streaming files as well as physical, DVD/Blu-ray/Ultra High Definition (UHD) Discs, for both TV series and feature films for Sony Pictures Entertainment. I joined ECLA because the need for an organized and dedicated group to serve the Ethiopian community is critical and I answered the call to serve and lead a better community and build ECLA’s vision and fulfil its mission. I envision ECLA as an outstanding and successful organization helping the Ethiopian community for generations to come.

Mesfin Kinfu, Board member

I am a social worker with Los Angeles County. I joined ECLA to serve my community in addressing various cultural, social, and economic challenges. My vision is to see that ECLA becomes a successful community organization that addresses the challenges of our community, and eventually creates an empowered and integrated community.

Daniel Seyoum, Board member

I have been working in different capacities as an IT professional. I work with people from different walks of life, within the same team or across different teams with ease.

I pride myself in having great interpersonal skills. I would like to see ECLA be a ‘one stop’ shop so any member of the community can come and get served or get guidance, from simple counseling to life touching matters, like health, education, or social services that the government offers.

Martha Tadesse, Board Chair

My name is Martha Tadesse RN MSN/MPH CNS. 

Having witnessed many failed attempts at opening a Community Center in Los Angeles; I decided to join one last time to assist and hopefully achieve this outcome/ goal.

My vision is for a healthy community where Ethiopians and Ethio/Americans become equipped with tools and resources that will assist them in living progressively fulfilling lives. 

Yekuno Woldeyesus, Board member

I work in the Healthcare Industry. I do volunteer work and observed my own community lacked a viable community support. Hence, I pivoted to focus more on my own community. My vision is to bring the Ethiopian and Ethiopian origin community together, create an environment that benefits from all available resources through different governmental agencies and organizational sectors. To bring all talents and backgrounds together and build a stronger and united community that lasts for generations. Contribute to build a positive, inclusive, engaging, and strong community