Lidya Makonnen
About Lidya Makonnen
Lidya Makonnen is the Strategy and Operations Manager for Creative and Content at Breakthrough Energy, with a background in organizational strategy, government relations, and political science.
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Lidya Makonnen is currently serving as the Strategy and Operations Manager, Creative and Content within the Communications Team at Breakthrough Energy.
Current Position at Breakthrough Energy
Since 2022, Lidya has held the position of Strategy and Operations Manager, Creative and Content on the Communications Team at Breakthrough Energy in Washington, District of Columbia, United States.
Previous Roles at Breakthrough Energy
Lidya Makonnen previously worked as the Manager of Organizational Strategy & Execution at Breakthrough Energy from 2021 to 2022. In this role, she focused on organizational strategies in Washington, District of Columbia, United States.
Experience at Gates Ventures
Lidya held the role of Program Associate for Advocacy and Government Relations at Gates Ventures from 2019 to 2020. She contributed to the strategic efforts and advocacy initiatives during her term.
Work at United States Senate
From 2018 to 2019, Lidya Makonnen was the Outreach Director at the United States Senate. She served in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, focusing on community outreach and engagement.
Role at Office of Governor Mark Dayton
Lidya has held multiple roles at the Office of Governor Mark Dayton. She served as Scheduling Director for the Lt. Governor in 2017, Director of Strategy and Operations for the Young Women's Initiative of MN from 2016 to 2017, Appointments Coordinator (Judicial Appointments) from 2015 to 2017, and Special Projects Coordinator in 2015. These roles were based in St Paul, Minnesota, United States.
Education and Expertise
Lidya Makonnen studied Political Science and Government at the University of Minnesota, obtaining a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree from 2011 to 2015.