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JORGO BIRRI, PRESIDENT & CO-FOUNDER

Jorgo Birri was born and raised in Western Ethiopia in the small village of Shogo near Dembi Dollo. After high school, he earned his degree in public health nursing and worked in different health facilities throughout Ethiopia. Along with his wife and three year-old son, Jorgo came to the US in 2008 to make a better life for his family. He obtained his nursing license in Washington State and is currently a practicing nurse. Jorgo enjoys spending time with his family, now with three children, and his nursing career where he helps people in need.

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MARY BELL , VP & CO-FOUNDER

Mary Bell was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest. She is married with five children and two grandchildren. Mary learned the value of volunteering from her parents who worked at the local food bank for 25 years. After her retirement as a partner with a large CPA firm, she obtained her massage license and volunteered with Group Health Cooperative as a hospice massage practitioner for 12 years. In connection with her career, she spent 15 years in Rotary where she became interested in the worldwide polio eradication effort and the vast need in Africa. Mary enjoys spending time with family, music, gardening, and hiking with her two dogs.

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KENENI FITUMA, BOARD MEMBER

Keneni Fituma was born and raised in Dembi Dollo, Ethiopia. She attended Addis Ababa University graduating with a degree from the School of Library and Information Science. Keneni worked as a librarian for two years, then as the Human Resource Expert in the Civil Service Commission of Oromia Regional State. She relocated to the U.S. in March 2002 and attended nursing school. Keneni is currently a practicing Registered Nurse working at various health care facilities in the Seattle area. Ms. Fituma is married and the mother of two lovely boys.

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KENESA DEBELA, BOARD MEMBER

Kenesa Debela was born at Dembi Dollo Hospital and raised in Dembi Dollo as well. He now resides in a suburb of Chicago and is employed as Director of IT Services at a post graduate school. Kenesa is a Microsoft Certified professional with significant Information Technology experience in both the not-for-profit and commercial sectors. In addition to his IT career, he is very active in his local church and serves on several not-for-profit boards. Kenesa's passion is to see all of God's children have their physical and spirtual needs met. As such, he is active in many humanitarian endeavors, both locally and globally. Academically, he holds a Master's degree in Theological Studies and Bachelor's degree in Information Technology systems. When he isn't glued to a computer screen or traveling, he enjoys spending quality time with this wife and three children as well as a game of soccer.

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JORGO BIRRI, PRESIDENT & CO-FOUNDER

MARY BELL , VP & CO-FOUNDER

KENENI FITUMA, BOARD MEMBER

KENESA DEBELA, BOARD MEMBER