Upcoming Event Town Hall Meeting, Saturday November 17, 2024, 4:00PM - 6:00PM

Board Member's

Board of Directors

ECS is governed by a Board of Directors. These Board Members are volunteers who do not receive compensation for services rendered by ECS. They are experienced and respected community leaders from varied backgrounds.

PRESIDENT

Manyaheleshal Tadgo

Manyaheleshal Tadgo has lived in the Bay Area for the last 24 years. She has volunteered at her kids’ school in different capacities, including serving as a VP for the PTA. She has also volunteered and led a few projects for the

Ethiopian Community Services in the last few years. In addition to her day job as a software developer, she enjoys walking and reading, and spending time at her neighborhood’s independent coffee shop.
She is thrilled to be part of the Ethiopian Community Services Board of Directors and looks forward to working with the staff and volunteers to deliver the organization’s mission and values.

VICE PRESIDENT

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated individual to fill the position of Vice President on ECS’s Board. If you are committed to serving our community and have strong leadership skills, we invite you to apply.

BOARD MEMBER

Asry Tura

Asry is a Human Resource professional working as a Sr. Talent Acquisition Coordinator at Zuora Inc., Asry graduated from San Jose State University with B.A degree in Business Administration with an HR

Management focus. Asry loves to help people and is passionate about supporting her community. Asry served on the ECS Board as a Secretary for a few years and is happy to give back to the Ethiopian community again.

Menen Tesfahun

Menen Tesfahun is a payroll manager for Ardelyx. Menen studied finance and accounting at San Jose State University. Menen loves numbers and majored in accounting

and earned her BA degree. Menen was born in Ethiopia and moved to the U.S. after finishing high school. Besides her regular job, she volunteers within the community in organizing and helping the kids to the Maleda soccer team in San Jose for 11 years. In addition, every year for the past six years she got invited and attended African Cradle Camp for Ethiopian adopted children where she helped the kids and share Ethiopian culture.

Alfiya Raboye

Alfiya Raboye is a college student. Alfia is studying business at San Jose City College. Alfia plans on transferring to San Jose State University to pursue her education in the health care administration field.

BOARD MEMBER

Semret Haile

Ms. Semert Haile is a passionate social service professional with extensive experience in behavioral health and community service. Ms. Haile has worked for Santa Clara County’s Behavioral Health Service

Department for more than a decade. Mrs. Haile has trained in faith/critical thinking at Bethel Theological Seminary in San Diego, and in family/community development at Cornell University. Prior to that, she received a fashion design education at the Paris Academy of Art University. Ms. Haile is widely recognized in the Ethiopian community in the Bay Area for her tireless community service volunteering. She has served as a volunteer for ECS for several years prior to joining the Board of Directors. Ms. Haile enjoys sports, community service, and learning new skills.

Girum Siraw , Ph.D.

Girum Siraw Awoke serves Ethiopian Community Services Inc. as a governing Board member and as a member of the Health and Education committee.
Girum has nearly 20 years of

professional experience in the Transportation, Public Works, and Engineering fields, working in both private and public sectors. For the past 8 years, he has served in Executive Management roles, ranging from serving as the Chief of Construction in Montgomery County, a suburb of Washington, D.C., to the Public Works Director for the City of Gilroy, CA. He is passionate about leading and empowering teams to succeed and serving his community.
Girum holds a Ph.D. and MSc Degrees in Civil Engineering from the University of Maryland, College Park, and a B.Sc. degree in Civil Engineering from Addis Ababa University. He is a graduate of the Local Governance Summer Institute at Stanford University and has certifications in project management, alternative project delivery, and leadership. Dr. Awoke serves as adjunct faculty at Santa Clara University and San Jose State University, and formerly at Montgomery College. He is a member of several professional associations and serves on committees at national, state, and local levels.
In his spare time, Girum enjoys the outdoors and sports. Girum lives in San Jose California with his wife and two children.

Dr. Fitsum Feyissa

Dr. Fitsum has a Ph.D. degree in the Mechanical Engineering field from IIT Delhi and authored several articles in his field of study. These articles have been widely cited by other researchers.

His research contributions were rewarded with an honorable certificate internationally. Fitsum holds MSc and BSc degrees from Addis Ababa and Adama Universities, respectively.

Dr. Fitsum Feyissa has been working professionally in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering for over 20 years. He is an experienced mechanical engineer with extensive international experience, and a member of the Mechanical Engineers Society (in Ethiopia, India, and USA). He is involved in numerous engineering societies and activities in Ethiopia, India, and USA.

In a highly advanced manufacturing facility, Dr. Fitsum is currently working for Tesla, Inc. Fremont, as a quality process engineer. His responsibilities include quality assurance, process improvement, innovation, and safety procedures.

Dr. Fitsum is currently a board director of Ethiopian Community Service (ECS), which develops programs and procedures for recruiting new members. Also, he is responsible for creating economic development, education platforms, organizing seminars and conferences.

During his free time, Dr. Fitsum enjoys travelling, supporting the community, and practicing martial arts. Currently, he lives in Santa Clara, California, with his wife and children.

Board Member

We are looking for an enthusiastic young individual passionate about making a difference in the Ethiopian Community. Bring your fresh ideas and energy to help us create impactful programs and initiatives.

Board Member

Meseret Solomon

Meseret is dedicated cosmetologist and cosmetology teacher, is deeply passionate about art, beauty, and community service. Having completed her cosmetology and teaching training at Santa Clara Beauty College, Meseret has seamlessly

blended her roles in the beauty industry with dedication and enthusiasm. Beyond her professional pursuits, Meseret actively engages in volunteer work at the Ethiopian Community Services (ECS). Her contributions to ECS have been invaluable. In her leisure time, Meseret finds joy in spending quality moments with her husband and three children.

Mulugeta Habtegabriel

Mulugeta Habtegabriel is a long-time resident of San Jose, California, deeply ingrained in the Ethiopian community. With a history of dedicated support, he has served as a webmaster and a vital resource.

Over the years, Mulugeta has forged connections through collaborations with numerous civic and governmental bodies in the city. These experiences have afforded him the privilege of engaging with individuals from diverse backgrounds and cultures, enabling him to introduce and represent his community effectively. Leveraging these extensive networks, Mulugeta aims to foster greater understanding and collaboration between the Ethiopian community and the broader populace of the Bay Area.

About Us

We are dedicated to build meaningful connections that bring our community closer together. Through fostering support and empowerment, we strive to create an environment where individuals can thrive and make a positive impact.

Board Member's

Board of Directors

PRESIDENT

Manyaheleshal Tadgo

VICE PRESIDENT

BOARD MEMBER

Asry Tura

TREASURER

Menen Tesfahun

SECRETARY

Alfiya Raboye

BOARD MEMBER

Semret Haile

BOARD MEMBER

Girum Siraw , Ph.D.

BOARD MEMBER

Dr. Fitsum Feyissa

Board Member

Board Member

Meseret Solomon

Board Member

Mulugeta Habtegabriel

About Us

Quick Contacts

Newsletter