Dr. Tsion A Gebresellasie
DNP, APRN, FNP-C
President
Dr. Tsion Gebresellasie is a Family Nurse Practitioner currently working as a Primary Care Provider. She is a co-founder and current president of the Ethiopian Nurses Association in North America and founder of ComfortHealth LLC. Dr. Tsion believes that nursing excellence will improve the community's well-being by promoting health and preventing disease.
President
Dr. Tsion Gebresellasie is a Family Nurse Practitioner currently working as a Primary Care Provider. She is a co-founder and current president of the Ethiopian Nurses Association in North America and founder of ComfortHealth LLC. Dr. Tsion believes that nursing excellence will improve the community's well-being by promoting health and preventing disease.
Hanna Gebresellasie
RN, MSN , CCRN , CCDS
Secretary
Hanna Gebreselassie is an American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) member and a Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS). She is the secretary of The Ethiopian Nurse Association in North America (ENANA). Hanna strongly believes in understanding culture and heritage to move forward and participates in many community services in addition to teaching Amharic and bible studies.
Secretary
Hanna Gebreselassie is an American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) member and a Certified Clinical Documentation Specialist (CCDS). She is the secretary of The Ethiopian Nurse Association in North America (ENANA). Hanna strongly believes in understanding culture and heritage to move forward and participates in many community services in addition to teaching Amharic and bible studies.
Degie F. Gelaw
MSN, RN, CIC
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Degie Gelaw is a Certified Infection Control practitioner and currently works in an academic hospital. She is the co-founder and Chief Financial Officer of the Ethiopian Nurses Association in North America (ENANA). She is also a member of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC). Besides her dedication to her profession, Degie strongly believes in promoting community health through education and outreach to tackle health disparity.
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Degie Gelaw is a Certified Infection Control practitioner and currently works in an academic hospital. She is the co-founder and Chief Financial Officer of the Ethiopian Nurses Association in North America (ENANA). She is also a member of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC). Besides her dedication to her profession, Degie strongly believes in promoting community health through education and outreach to tackle health disparity.
Yewunetu D. Malefia
RN, BSN, MRH, Ph.D. in Public Health, Epidemiology
Operation Officer
Yewunetu is ENANA's Operations Officer with extensive experience in clinical and public health nursing. His background spans from an associate's degree in Public Health Nursing to a Ph.D. in Public Health focusing on Epidemiology. Yewunetu has held various roles, including lecturer and administrative positions at the University of Gondar. His commitment to patient safety is evident through his advocacy and participation in courses on Patient Safety and Quality Improvement at institutions such as Johns Hopkins University, alongside continuing education endeavors aimed at fostering a safety culture in healthcare environments.
Operation Officer
Yewunetu is ENANA's Operations Officer with extensive experience in clinical and public health nursing. His background spans from an associate's degree in Public Health Nursing to a Ph.D. in Public Health focusing on Epidemiology. Yewunetu has held various roles, including lecturer and administrative positions at the University of Gondar. His commitment to patient safety is evident through his advocacy and participation in courses on Patient Safety and Quality Improvement at institutions such as Johns Hopkins University, alongside continuing education endeavors aimed at fostering a safety culture in healthcare environments.
Meron Kassa
RN, BSN
Public Relation Officer
Meron KAssa is a Registered Nurse currently serving as Public Relations Officer for Ethiopian Nurses Association in North America (ENANA). Meron's role is to develop and execute media outreach, press releases, and events. Manages social media accounts, and leads Team of officers in developing social media strategies to increase awareness and engagement. Writes and edits content for social media and other communication channels.
Public Relation Officer
Meron KAssa is a Registered Nurse currently serving as Public Relations Officer for Ethiopian Nurses Association in North America (ENANA). Meron's role is to develop and execute media outreach, press releases, and events. Manages social media accounts, and leads Team of officers in developing social media strategies to increase awareness and engagement. Writes and edits content for social media and other communication channels.
Meseret Belay
RN
Public Relations Officer
Meseret Belay is a registered nurse, worked at Virginia Hospital Center on a medical surgical department for 2 years, currently working for Virginia Cancer Specialist as a chemo Infusion nurse. Mesert joined the Ethiopian Nurses Association in North America (ENANA) 2023. Currently serving as public relation officer, plays a role in promoting events, social media advertising and fundraising committee. Mesert is working on becoming an Oncology Certified Nurse (ONC).
Public Relations Officer
Meseret Belay is a registered nurse, worked at Virginia Hospital Center on a medical surgical department for 2 years, currently working for Virginia Cancer Specialist as a chemo Infusion nurse. Mesert joined the Ethiopian Nurses Association in North America (ENANA) 2023. Currently serving as public relation officer, plays a role in promoting events, social media advertising and fundraising committee. Mesert is working on becoming an Oncology Certified Nurse (ONC).
Azeb B. Tessema
RN, BSN, CMSRN, FNP student
International Relations Officer
Azeb is an experienced registered nurse with over 20 years of experience in acute and critical care and leadership positions. Azeb now works in the Cardiac Catheterization unit at a major hospital in Washington DC. She serves as International Liaison Officer for Ethiopian Nurses Association in North America (ENANA). Azeb is also a Health Care Ambassador for TASFA a Non-profit organization, and working on completing her Family Nurse practitioner training soon
International Relations Officer
Azeb is an experienced registered nurse with over 20 years of experience in acute and critical care and leadership positions. Azeb now works in the Cardiac Catheterization unit at a major hospital in Washington DC. She serves as International Liaison Officer for Ethiopian Nurses Association in North America (ENANA). Azeb is also a Health Care Ambassador for TASFA a Non-profit organization, and working on completing her Family Nurse practitioner training soon
Sitota Tadelle
RNC-MNN
Sitora Tadell is a Graduate of George Mason University with a BSN who has been working in women’s health, specializing in maternal newborn nursing with over 15 years of experience. She plays a significant role as ENANA as a philanthropy officer.
Sitora Tadell is a Graduate of George Mason University with a BSN who has been working in women’s health, specializing in maternal newborn nursing with over 15 years of experience. She plays a significant role as ENANA as a philanthropy officer.
Naomi Teklemariam
RN, BSN
Community Outreach Officer
Naomi Teklemariam is a registered nurse currently working for a Medstar Hospital serving as a staff RN. She has immense experience in various units within the acute care setting caring for patients with a wide range of medical conditions, and currently pursuing an advanced nursing degree focused on mental health. She is responsible for building partnerships and relationships with the community, implementing outreach and educational programs, and liaison between ENANA and the local administrative agencies serving the local communities.
Community Outreach Officer
Naomi Teklemariam is a registered nurse currently working for a Medstar Hospital serving as a staff RN. She has immense experience in various units within the acute care setting caring for patients with a wide range of medical conditions, and currently pursuing an advanced nursing degree focused on mental health. She is responsible for building partnerships and relationships with the community, implementing outreach and educational programs, and liaison between ENANA and the local administrative agencies serving the local communities.