VISION
A strong, vibrant, and united Ethiopian community that is socially and economically empowered and provides a lasting foundation for generations of Ethiopian Americans to be successful and active members of their community, integrated into the larger community while keeping their Ethiopian social and cultural heritages.
MISSION
EDUCATE, ENGAGE, EMPOWER, ENRICH
- To educate -increase community awareness in all matters that affect the community
- To engage community members in identifying community needs and developing programs and projects designed to meet aspirations of community members for advancement
- To empower community members by providing resources and tools necessary to build a strong community that provides foundation for successive generations to come
- To enrich the community culturally and socially and become a vibrant and active members of the larger community we lives in.
CORE VALUES
- Accountability–always remain answerable to the community it serves
- All-inclusive-always strive to equally serve all Ethiopians in the community
- Compassion –always strive to serve the community with at most respect and sensitivity
- Integrity- always work with highest moral standards
Meet the Team
ECOH Board of Directors
Daniel Bekele
Board of Directors - Chair
Rahel Bezabih
Board of Directors - Secretary
Abdulaziz Aman
Board of Directors - Member
Sergut Walga
Board of Directors - Member
Desta Tekie
Board of Directors - Member
ECOH Executive Committee Members
Daniel Seifu
Executive Board Chair
Tewodros Gezemu
Executive Board Vice Chair
Eskender Gigar
Executive Board Secretary
Mesfin Tsige
Public Relations Officer
Henok Bekele
Executive Board Treasurer
Gera Kassa
Executive Board Accountant
Selam Tilahun
Fundraising Officer