I graduate from Bahir Dar University with M.A. Degree in Gender and Development Studies (Regular) on 20 July 2023 also I received BA degree at Haramaya University on July 02, 2019. I am an academic and researcher with over 5 year of expertise in gender and development studies. My research has focused extensively on women human rights & social justice, throughout my career, I have been committed to connecting theoretical research with practical applications, working on projects that aim to improve the empowerment of marginalized communities and advocate for policy changes in the development sector. As a proactive educator, I mentor and guide students with a deep passion for fostering academic excellence and social change.

Lecturer – Bahir Dar University, Gender and Development Studies Department (December 2024– Present)

AWARDS AND HONORS

Won Best Thesis Award for Outstanding Performance in Thesis Work from Bahir Dar University(2023) 

Won a Gold  Medal and  a Special Award for an Outstanding Achievement from Haramaya University (2019)

Training, Research & Community Service

1. Peace Education Delivered by Bahir Dar University in Partnership with the British Council and the European Union(2024)
2. Research Ethics Review and SOP Preparation  by Bahir Dar University(2024)
3. Employability Skill Organized by Career Development Service Directorate at Haramaya University(2019)
4. Provide Soft-Skills training to BDU Freshman students Organize by Students’ Personality Building Service (SPBS), BDU(2024)
5. Provide voluntary Service as a Big Sister Organized by Gender, HIV/AIDS and Special Need Issues Directorate in Collaboration with Girls Union and Forum at Haramaya University.
6. Teaching career readiness training by Kefta in collaboration with USAID & Amref Health Africa
7. Life skill training organized by Kefta in partnership with Samara University, USAID, and Amref Health Africa.
8. Career development training organized by Adama University and, USAID, and Amref Health Africa.
9. Getting employed with no job experience organized by USAID, and Amref Health Africa.
10.  Digital skill organized by USAID, and Amref Health Africa.
11.  Test construction and performance based assessment organized by Bahir Dar University. 

12. Provide training on Gender and conflict organized by amhararegion risk and disaster commission 

    RESEARCH INTERESTS

    Social justice and policy advocacy in development.

    Gender-based violence and policy interventions.

    Human right violation and its legal interventions.

    Migration and its impact on gender relations.

    REFERENCES

    Dr. Meseret Zewdu (Assistant Professor, Bahir Dar University), Gender and Development Studies Department Head, Mobile: +251967297189

    Dr. Sewehon Demisse (Assistant Professor, Bahir Dar University),Gender and Development Studies