Founder and Former Patron of ESSS
Team
The people behind the Society.
Its patrons, a Board of Directors drawn from Ethiopia's universities and institutions, and the staff who keep the members, the branches and every programme moving.
Patrons
The Society's founder, and the patron who carries its work into public life.
Patron of ESSS
H.E. Demeke Mekonnen
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors is made up of members from universities, institutions and government organisations actively involved in fostering the space industry in Ethiopia. It comprises the Director of the Board, the Deputy Director and other members; each member serves a five-year term and may be re-elected by the General Assembly.
Chairman
Dr. Arega Yirdaw
Vice Chair
Mrs. Beza Tesfaye
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Board Member
Dr. Abdisa Yilma
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Board Member
Dr. Alemiye Mamo
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Board Member
Dr. Lebsework Negash
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Board Member
Dr. Tolu Biresa
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Board Member
Dr. Getinet Feleke
Staff
The office that runs the Society day to day — membership, programmes, communication and finance.
Managing Director
Mr. Kirubel Menberu
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Deputy Manager
Mr. Lealem Kinfe
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Membership and Communication Manager
Balewken Endale
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Program Manager
Lidia Dinsa
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Finance
Emebet W/Giyorgis
Work with us
Much of the work is carried by members.
Branch committees, volunteers and interns carry the work across the country. There is room for you in it.