Eleni Birhane
About Eleni Birhane
Eleni Birhane is an ICT4D Business Development Specialist at Catholic Relief Services, where she has worked since 2022. She has extensive experience in international nonprofits and higher education, with a strong focus on integrating technology into global development initiatives.
Work at Catholic Relief Services
Eleni Birhane has been serving as an ICT4D Business Development Specialist at Catholic Relief Services since 2022. In this role, she focuses on leveraging information and communication technology to enhance business development strategies within the organization. Her work contributes to the organization's mission of alleviating poverty and promoting social justice through innovative solutions.
Education and Expertise
Eleni Birhane holds a Bachelor’s Degree in International/Global Studies from The College of St. Scholastica, which she completed from 2014 to 2018. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Science in Global Technology and Development from Arizona State University, graduating in 2021. Her academic background supports her expertise in integrating technology with global development initiatives.
Background
Eleni Birhane has a diverse professional background that includes roles in international nonprofits and higher education. Prior to her current position, she worked as an International Development Fellow at Catholic Relief Services in Monrovia, Liberia, for nine months. She also gained experience as an Office Assistant at the Registrar office of the College of St. Scholastica and as an Office Production Assistant at ScribeConcepts.com.
Professional Experience
Eleni Birhane's professional experience includes an internship at Nonviolence International in Washington D.C. from 2015 to 2016. This role provided her with insight into the operations of international nonprofit organizations. Her cumulative experience across various roles has equipped her with skills in program coordination and business development within the nonprofit sector.
Focus on ICT4D
Eleni Birhane specializes in ICT4D, which stands for Information and Communication Technology for Development. Her professional focus is on leveraging technology to enhance business development strategies. This specialization aligns with her work at Catholic Relief Services, where she applies her knowledge to support the organization's development initiatives.