Malefia Tadele
About Malefia Tadele
Malefia Tadele is a Project Manager for Regreening Africa With Trees at Catholic Relief Services, where she has worked since 2018. She holds a Master's degree in Environmental Science from Addis Ababa University and has prior experience as a researcher at the Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research.
Work at Catholic Relief Services
Malefia Tadele has been serving as a Project Manager for the Regreening Africa With Trees initiative at Catholic Relief Services since 2018. This role is based in Baltimore, Maryland, United States. In this position, Tadele oversees projects aimed at restoring degraded landscapes and enhancing environmental sustainability across Africa. The initiative focuses on tree planting and reforestation efforts, contributing to climate change mitigation and biodiversity conservation.
Education and Expertise
Malefia Tadele holds a Master of Science degree in Environmental Science from Addis Ababa University, where she studied from 2008 to 2010. Prior to this, she completed her undergraduate studies in Management at Mekelle University. This educational background equips Tadele with a strong foundation in both environmental issues and management practices, enabling her to effectively lead projects in the field of environmental restoration.
Background
Before her current role at Catholic Relief Services, Malefia Tadele worked as a Researcher at the Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research from 2007 to 2010. During her three years in this position, she conducted research in Oromiya, Ethiopia, focusing on agricultural practices and their impact on the environment. This experience provided her with valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities within the agricultural sector in Ethiopia.
Professional Experience
Malefia Tadele has accumulated significant professional experience in project management and environmental research. Her tenure at the Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research laid the groundwork for her subsequent role at Catholic Relief Services. Since 2018, she has been involved in various projects under the Regreening Africa With Trees initiative, contributing to efforts aimed at combating deforestation and promoting sustainable land use practices.