How EPAK is run
A member-driven association governed by democratic principles: the General Assembly is sovereign, the Executive Committee is accountable to it.
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Structure
General Assembly → Executive Committee → Committees
General Assembly → Executive Committee → Committees
Executive Committee 2025–2027
Meet the team
Meet the team
Elected by the general membership at the Annual General Meeting. Term: two years, renewable once.
Eshetu Tefera Bekele (Ph.D.)
Eshetu Tefera Bekele (Ph.D.)
President
Strategic direction, external representation
Kebede Taye Desta (Ph.D.)
Kebede Taye Desta (Ph.D.)
Vice President
Supports the President, oversees committees
Tegene Tesfaye Haile (Ph.D.)
Tegene Tesfaye Haile (Ph.D.)
Secretary
Records, minutes, membership data
Lukas Beyashe Timbate (Ph.D.)
Lukas Beyashe Timbate (Ph.D.)
Treasurer
Budgeting, fundraising, financial reporting
Jo David
Jo David
PR Officer
External communication, public image, outreach
Abera Shiferaw Tullu (Ph.D.)
Abera Shiferaw Tullu (Ph.D.)
ORDI
Office of Research, Development and Innovation
Yalew Kidane Tolcha (Ph.D.)
Yalew Kidane Tolcha (Ph.D.)
ODTAI
Office of Digital Transformation and AI
Assistant Secretary, Assistant Treasurer and Assistant PR support their respective offices.
Standing committees
Eight committees — and all of them need you
Eight committees — and all of them need you
Committee membership is open to EPAK members. This is the fastest way to get involved.
GOV
Strategic Planning & Governance
Strategic Planning & Governance
Constitution, bylaws, policy and governance matters. Chaired by appointment of the President.
CAREER
Membership & Career Development
Membership & Career Development
Recruitment, retention, mentorship, workshops and job-opportunity sharing.
FIN
Fundraising & Finance
Fundraising & Finance
Grants, sponsorships, budgeting, resource allocation and financial transparency.
EVENTS
Events
Events
Social, cultural, workshop and networking events — logistics, promotion and evaluation.
R&D
Research & Development
Research & Development
Research priorities, collaborations, project delivery and knowledge sharing.
INNOV
Innovation
Innovation
Hackathons, idea competitions and new technologies for EPAK's work.
ITSC
IT Infrastructure & Security
IT Infrastructure & Security
This website, IT systems, member-data security and technical support.
AIDSC
AI & Digital Solutions
AI & Digital Solutions
AI and digital tools to improve EPAK's operations, engagement and services.
Founding members
The people who started EPAK
The people who started EPAK
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| Name Role Background |
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| Dr. Tegegne Tesfaye Haile Founding Member. PhD holder with extensive experience in academia and research |
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| Dr. Lukas Beyashe Timbate Founding Member. PhD holder with extensive experience in academia and research |
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| Dr. Eshetu Tefera Bekele Founding Member. PhD holder — academia, research, NGOs and the private sector |
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| Dr. Merhawit Berhane Teklu. Founding Member. PhD holder with extensive experience in academia and research |
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| Dr. Wondwossen Kiflu Woldemichael. Founding Member. PhD holder with extensive experience in administration |
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| Mubarek Buser Mohammed Founding Member PhD candidate with extensive experience in academia and research |
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| Tesfahunegn Minwuyelet Mengistu Founding Member PhD candidate with extensive experience in academia and research |
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| Dr. Eyob Wondu Shiferaw Founding Member PhD holder — academia and research; former ESAK EC President |
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| Dr. Yalew Kidane Tolcha Founding Member PhD holder with extensive experience in academia and research. |
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