| Mission Statement The Ethiopian Community Los Angeles, ECLA, is an inclusive, nonpolitical, and nonreligious civic organization aiming to address the social, economic, and educational needs of Ethiopian immigrants, and others in similar situations, residing in the Greater Los Angeles area of Southern California. ECLA is committed to promote the history and the cultural heritage of Ethiopia at large. |
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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
I have over 10 years of Accounting, Auditing and Financial monitoring experience in both government and private institutions. I hold a degree in Business Administration/Accounting, and I am a Certified Fraud Examiner CFE) and Certified Internal Auditor (CIF). I plan on creating a solid and reliable financial management system, accountability responsibility and strong internal control, consequently enabling ECLA to accomplish its service mission and earn members’, donor’s and grantor’s trust and confidence.
I am Business Taxes Auditor for the State of California, conducting complex business tax audit of large and medium size companies. I joined ECLA because I do believe giving back and assisting others is the basis of community service. My vision is for the community center to be successful in providing needed service to the community, and to be a place to connect us with the community at large.
I work as an Agent Account Analyst for a logistic company. I joined ECLA because of my desire to learn something new about people, about cooperation, about compassion, and about myself. I believe in being there for others, I am reminded that we are all in this together. When I look beyond myself, I see that life has so much to offer. My vision is clear, ECLA is the community hub that we all benefit from.
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.
I am currently working as a manager for a large corporation in the Los Angeles area. I joined ECLA because I believe in volunteer work and is committed to helping ECLA achieve its stated goals. i have a strong desire to make a difference in our community, and I am committed to working hard to achieve this goal. I have over 15 years of experience in management, and I am confident that my skills and expertise will be an asset in bringing outreach to the community and addressing the challenges our community is facing. |
I completed my BA in Global Affairs from Yale in 2021, and I completed my MA in International Development in 2023 from the Geneva Graduate Institute. I bring my experience in advocacy work, research, and fundraising to my position on the ECLA Board. Professionally, I have experience as a paralegal for Sher Tremonte LLP, prospect researcher for the Yale Office of Development, and held a Diversity and Support Programming internship at an education accessibility nonprofit based in Los Angeles. At Yale, I held various positions including Co-President of Yale UNICEF and Co-founder and VP for Yale Ethiopian and Eritrean Students Association. I have also served in a mentorship capacity for incoming Yale students as a Cultural Connections Program Counselor. I bring diverse and varied experiences to this role. Born and raised in Los Angeles, I am eager to give back to this community I call home as the Vice Chair.
I am employed as Director of Client Employment Services at the Exceptional Children’s Foundation. I joined ECLA because I place the highest value on people, integrity. and inclusion. As a board member, I want to inspire, educate and rally our members, donors, volunteers and partners towards helping build the ECLA ecosystem that we all desire.
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.
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.
I am a management consultant based in Los Angeles bringing forth an entrepreneurial perspective informed by years of private and public sector leadership experience, an eagerness to understand others, and a desire to serve the community. As a former higher education professional, I continue to advise Ethiopian families on matters related to post-secondary education. I envision ECLA being a highly resourced institution empowering Ethiopians here and abroad to ensure the continuity of Ethiopian life. |
Yekuno Woldeyesus, Board Chair
Hezkeal Ayele, Board Treasurer
Guenet Zelleke, Board member
Yonas Assefa, Board member
Mesfin Kinfu, Board member
Messeret Yilma, Board Member
Melat Lulseged
Samson Mulugeta, Board Secretary
Jhaila Brown, Board member
Fassika Kebede, Board member
Mekonnen Garedew, Board member