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Emnet Tesfaye

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Bio

Growing up in Ethiopia, I witnessed firsthand the transformative power of education in child and community development. Clinging to each book that came into my possession, I developed an early interest in literacy. The scarcity of educational resources and support I observed fueled my passion for education policy. I am now a sophomore at New York University's Gallatin School of Individualized Study, where I am pursuing a degree in Global Education Policy and Diplomacy. In my college community, I serve as the Gallatin Sophomore Class President and the EESA Director of Events. My career aspirations include international policy, academia, and research. I bring a diverse range of experiences to my work, including non-profit development, marketing, community organization, and government work. Currently, I am interning with a non-profit focused on early education accessibility for low-income families in the Atlanta area. My passion for education, advocacy, and community-building drives everything I do, and I am committed to making a positive impact through my work.

Education

New York University

Bachelor's degree program
2023 - 2027
  • Majors:
    • International and Comparative Education

Brookwood High School

High School
2019 - 2023

Miscellaneous

  • Desired degree level:

    Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)

  • Graduate schools of interest:

  • Transfer schools of interest:

  • Majors of interest:

    • International and Comparative Education
    • International/Globalization Studies
  • Not planning to go to medical school
  • Career

    • Dream career field:

      Higher Education

    • Dream career goals:

      I aspire to begin my career in academia, focusing on research and global education policy. My long-term goal is to become a professor, teaching international and comparative education.

    • Research & Development Intern

      Sheltering Arms
      2023 – Present1 year
    • Teacher's Assistant

      America Reads
      2023 – 20241 year
    • Georgia Student Ambassador

      Georgia Secretary of State
      2022 – 20231 year
    • Senior Tutor

      Get The Math Tutoring
      2022 – 20231 year

    Sports

    Cheerleading

    Varsity
    2020 – 20233 years

    Arts

    • Orchestra

      Music
      Orchestra Concerts, Piano Recitals
      2016 – 2019
    • Cobble Creek Art Studios

      Visual Arts
      2015 – 2019

    Public services

    • Volunteering

      Ethiopian Evangelical Church of Atlanta — Sunday School Teacher
      2018 – 2023
    • Volunteering

      eBookBuddy — Reading tutor
      2020 – 2021
    • Volunteering

      Ethiopian Community Association — Tutoring Board Chair
      2021 – 2022
    • Advocacy

      Caleb Foundation — (Book Drive) Organizer
      2022 – 2023

    Future Interests

    Advocacy

    Volunteering

    Philanthropy

    Entrepreneurship