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Emnet Tesfaye

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General information

Location
New York, NY
Gender
Female
Ethnicity
Black/African
Religion
Christian
Church
Other

Hobbies & Interests

  • Reading
  • Painting and Studio Art
  • Writing
  • Dance
  • Guitar
  • Piano
  • Sculpture
  • Cooking
  • Gardening

Reading

  • Mystery
  • Adventure
  • Fantasy
  • Psychology
  • Science Fiction
  • Self-Help

I read books daily.

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:
Teachers College at Columbia University, Harvard College, University of Chicago, Georgetown College, Northwestern College, Stanford University, University of California-Los Angeles, University of California-Berkeley, University of Southern California, George Washington University
Majors of interest:
International and Comparative Education, International/Globalization Studies

Career

  • Research & Development Intern

    Education · Sheltering Arms

    Jan 2023 – Present

  • Teacher's Assistant

    Education · America Reads

    Jan 2023 – Jan 2024

  • Georgia Student Ambassador

    Government Relations · Georgia Secretary of State

    Jan 2022 – Jan 2023

  • Senior Tutor

    Education · Get The Math Tutoring

    Jan 2022 – Jan 2023

Miscellaneous

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.
Has nursing license:
No

Future Interests

  • Advocacy
  • Volunteering
  • Philanthropy
  • Entrepreneurship
Emnet Tesfaye Student Profile | Bold.org