Who we are
PENHA has a small number of central staff and depends upon the work and expertise of a wide range of individuals.
London-based staff, associates and volunteers
Kubara Zamani
Programme Manager
An experienced journalist, poet and radio broadcaster with a special interest in African-related issues and previously worked with PENHA in 2000-02.
Email: k.zamani@penhanetwork.org
Dr. Bereket Tsegay
Senior Researcher and Policy Analyst
PhD in Development Studies, SOAS, University of London
Email:
b.tsegay@penhanetwork.org
Livia Kenton-Harris
Communication Assistant
English Literature Student at the University of Leeds
Tesfaldet Okubayes
Programme Manager
MA in Public Policy and Management
Email: tes.okubayes@penhanetwork.org
Jessica Summers
Communications Adviser
MSc Gender (research), London School of Economics and Communications Manager for international conflict prevention NGO Saferworld
Associates
Sara Tesfabruk
Research Associate
MSc in Management, Economics and Consumer Studies, Wageningen University and Casework coordinator at British Red Cross working with refugees, asylum seekers and migrants.
Jonas Le Thierry d’Ennequin
Research Associate
PhD Researcher in Development Planning at UCL with experience in managing multilateral projects and communication strategies
Menbere Solomon
Research Associate
MSc Animal Biology and Welfare, University of Essex
Abdurazak Sherif Mohamed
Research Associate
MSc in Project Management Practice, Middlesex University
Federica Risi
Research Associate
MSc in Environment and Sustainable Development, UCL
Dr. Mesghina Abraha
Research Associate
PhD in Development Studies, SOAS, University of London
Ethiopian-based associates and contacts
Dr. Taffese Mesfin
Senior Advisor
B.V.Sc in Veterinary Surgery with 30 years of experience as a senior official at the Ministry of Agriculture, Ethiopia and currently head of a local Ethiopian NGO
Beruk Yemane
PENHA Ethiopia Country Representative
CEO of Ethio-feed Plc
Prof. Mitiku Haile
Senior Advisor
Emeritus Professor at Mekelle University
Dr. Mohammed Mussa
Senior Adviser
Consultant
Dr. Samuel Tefera Alemu
Associate
Assistant Professor at Addis Ababa University
Yewbnedo Tekle
Associate
PENHA Partner
Elias Guyo
Associate
PENHA Partner
Jemal Sani
Logistical Support
Somaliland-based staff, associates and volunteers
Sadia Ahmed
Country Representative
MA in Anthropology
Amsale Shibeshi
Regional Programme Coordinator
MA in International Relations
John Livingstone
Regional Policy Officer
MSc in Development Economics
Nim’o Hassan Awale
Finance Officer
BSc Financial Management
Abdiasis Yusuf Bakaal
Assistant Administrative and Logistics Officer
BSc in Public Administration
Abdulrahman Ali Mohamed
Project Officer
BSc in Agriculture
Abdirahman Abdilahi Jama
Communication and Advocacy Officer
BCom
Hodo Ahmed Ducaale
Project Assistant
BSc Project Planning & Management
Mahmoud Abdilahi Abdirahman
Sahil Region Field Officer
BSc Veterinary Medicine and Animal Husbandry – VM&AH
Mustafa Hassan Awil
Odweyne Field Officer
BSc in Public Administration
Hassan Awil Dirir
Togdheer Region Field Officer
BSc in Economics
Abdihakim Riraash
Site and Horticulture Manager
Mohamed Muhumed Ibrahim
Driver
Nasir Hussein Hirsi
Driver
Lakech Haile
Support Staff
Mohamed Ahmed Farah
Support Staff
Mubarak Hasan Bayaan
Support Staff
Hirut Waturo
Support Staff
Hussien Ali Hassan
Support Staff
PEAKS and Sudan-based associates
Staz Mohammed Ali
PEAKS Secretary General
Mustofa Fayd
PEAKS Chairman
Dr. Talal Mirghani
Associate, Animal Production Resources Centre (APRC), Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries
Dr. Nuha Hamed Taleb Ismail
Associate, APRC, Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries
Almedani AlHassan
Research Associate
Uganda-based associates
Elizabeth Katushabe
PENHA Focal Point Person
BEd, Makerere University
Ruhindi M.I. Everse
Associate
BSc Chemistry/Biochemistry Makerere University, MBA ESAMI, Arusha
Hilda Akabwai
Associate
Consultant
Barnabas Nuwamanya
PENHA Partner
BCom Makerere University