Born in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and raised in Colorado from age 10, she is pursuing a Master’s in Applied Quantitative Finance at the University of Denver while working full-time at Charles Schwab, where she ranks in the top 5% nationally as a client-rated broker. A Daniels Scholar and Dean’s Scholarship recipient, she is recognized for academic excellence, leadership, and character.
Shaped by her experience as a first-generation Black immigrant and by the Tigray genocide’s impact on her family, she co-founded Omna Tigray to mobilize global aid and advocacy. She is now building Adwa Impact Ventures to use finance as a tool for investing in grassroots nonprofits and bridging the gap between capital and humanitarian needs.
Leadership
- Co-Founder, Omna Tigray
- Founder, Adwa Impact Ventures
- Top-Ranked Broker, Charles Schwab
- Daniels Scholar (Master’s Level), University of Denver
- Community & Advocacy Leader
