
Meet our High-Level Advisory Board Members
Our high-level advisory board members bring extensive experience in research, management, and leadership across private multinational firms, public sectors, NGOs, and higher education institutions in Africa and beyond.
They possess a wealth of knowledge and years of expertise in research and development, innovation systems, entrepreneurial ecosystem and business consulting, policy advisory and strategic partnership, strategic planning, learning and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
The board members also hold high-level active sitting tenures as university vice-chancellors, regional planning and development commissioners, center leaders, innovation and research leaders, and training and community development leaders.

Prof. Jemal Yousuf Hassen (PhD)
High-Level Advisory Board chair (Ethiopian)

Dr. Abdi Yuya Ahmad (PhD)
Strategic Partnership Development and Policy Advisor (Ethiopian)

Prof. Egeru Anthony (PhD)
Traning and Development Advisor (Ugandan)

Dr. Rukarwa Runyararo Jolyn (PhD)
Research Thematic area and Innovation Advisor (Zimbabwean)

Dr. Pamela Mreji (PhD)
Enterprise development and Gender Inclusion advisor (Kenyan)
Management Team

Getachew Shambel Endris (PhD)
Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Debbebe Tolossa Rorissa
Training and Communication Lead

Finance and Procurement Head
Meet the Team
Our team comprises seasoned consultants, each bringing diverse professional expertise and years of experience in research and development. Together, we work tirelessly to drive policy change within agriculture and food systems, aiming to cultivate equitable, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable food systems for all.

Fikadu Tolossa Ayanie
Lead for political economy analysis Theme

Muhyidin Khalif Hag
Livelihood, Resilience, and Humanitarian sector lead (MDC Contact for Somalia and Djibouti)