Since 2010 · Washington, D.C.

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For 15 years, YEP has connected and elevated Ethiopian professionals. The next 15 start with you — join a growing community, free and open to everyone.

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Member directoryFind and message Ethiopian professionals by industry and city
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Job boardLive openings, entry level through executive
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Career toolsResume, cover letter and interview prep
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Coaching & eventsOne-on-one sessions and community programming

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About YEP

15 Years of Vision into Impact

Founded in 2010, Your Ethiopian Professionals has spent fifteen years building the infrastructure Ethiopian professionals needed and didn’t have — connection, opportunity, and a community that understands the journey.

Today YEP reaches a community of more than 5,000 across the United States and beyond, and has hosted over 150 events — a trusted platform for growth, opportunity, and collective impact.

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Community & ConnectionThousands of professionals across a growing national network

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Career EmpowermentAdvancement, professional growth, and meaningful connections

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Programs & EventsConferences, networking, workshops, and signature gatherings

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Diaspora ImpactExpanding chapters across cities with a growing global reach

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We believe our collective success is our greatest strength. We are just getting started.

15Years

5,000+Community

150+Events Hosted

100+Speakers

501(c)(3) Non-Profit Multi-City Reach Since 2010 Washington, D.C.

The Member Community

More than a mailing list — a working professional network.

YEP Community is where members find each other, find work, and build the relationships that move careers forward.

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Member Directory

Search Ethiopian professionals by industry, city and expertise — then message them directly.

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Job Board

Live openings from USAJobs, Adzuna and YEP partners. Entry level through executive.

Live listings

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Career Tools

Resume tailoring, cover letters and interview prep, built around the role you’re targeting.

AI-assisted

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Career Coaching

Book a one-on-one session with a coach, plus virtual workshops on leadership and growth.

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Business Directory

A growing directory of Ethiopian-owned businesses across the diaspora, searchable by members.

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Community Forum

Ask the people who’ve been there — careers, business, and diaspora life.

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Our Signature Events

Experiences that celebrate achievement, build community, and advance professional excellence.

Annual Celebration

YEP Gala A premier black-tie experience celebrating community achievements, milestone moments, and the continued growth of YEP.

Recognition & Honor

YEP Awards Honoring Ethiopian professionals who demonstrate excellence in leadership, innovation, and community impact.

Professional Conference

YEP CON: FutureSight YEP's annual flagship conference — exploring how emerging technologies, global trends, and societal shifts are shaping the future of work, life, and community.

Women's Leadership

YEP WPH — Women Power Hour Empowering professional women through bold conversations, mentorship, and shared sisterhood.

Entrepreneurship

YEP Founder's Hour A platform for entrepreneurs to showcase ideas, connect with peers, and engage with a growing innovation ecosystem.

Digital Community

YEP Virtual Events Accessible online sessions that connect the global Ethiopian diaspora through learning, dialogue, and shared experiences.

Our Speakers

Voices of Excellence

Over the past fifteen years, YEP has hosted more than 100 distinguished leaders across business, policy, technology, healthcare, and entrepreneurship — inspiring thousands of Ethiopian professionals nationwide.

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100+ Distinguished Speakers Across 15 years of programming

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Business & Finance

Industry executives & leaders

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Policy & Government

Policymakers & public servants

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Technology

Tech founders & innovators

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Healthcare

Physicians & health leaders

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Entrepreneurship

Founders & startup leaders

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Law & Advocacy

Attorneys & civil leaders

The People Behind YEP

Our Team

YEP is powered by a dedicated team of volunteer professionals and a distinguished board committed to the Ethiopian diaspora community.

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Mesfin Getaneh Founder & Board Chair Electrical Engineer | Intellectual Property

Shimelse Mekonnen Founder & Board Member International Trade & Data Analytics Consultant

Lulit Tesfaye Founder & Board Member VP, Knowledge & Data Management

Sinafik Gebru Board Member VP Account Executive

Bemnet Yemesgen Board Member Creative Director

Beza Worku Board Member Chief Product Officer

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Your professional home in the Ethiopian Diaspora

What you get as a member

15 Years of Vision into Impact