Kalkidan "Kali" Shebi (She/Her)
About Kalkidan "Kali" Shebi (She/Her)
Kalkidan 'Kali' Shebi serves as the Manager of Girls and Women Strategy at the United Nations Foundation, where she has worked since 2021. She has extensive experience in research and human resources, having held various roles at organizations such as the United Nations Foundation, George Mason University, and Paragon Systems Inc.
Current Role at United Nations Foundation
Kalkidan Shebi serves as the Manager for the Girls and Women Strategy at the United Nations Foundation. She has held this position since 2021, contributing to initiatives aimed at empowering girls and women globally. Her role involves strategic planning and implementation of programs that address the unique challenges faced by women and girls.
Previous Experience at United Nations Foundation
Before her current role, Kalkidan Shebi worked at the United Nations Foundation as a Senior Associate for the Girls and Women Strategy from 2018 to 2021. In this capacity, she focused on advancing the foundation's mission to improve the lives of girls and women through various programs and initiatives. Additionally, she served as a Research Consultant for the 3D Program for Girls and Women from 2017 to 2018.
Educational Background
Kalkidan Shebi earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology, with a minor in Interpersonal Conflict Analysis and Resolution, from George Mason University between 2008 and 2012. She later pursued a Master’s Degree in International and Development Economics at the University of San Francisco, completing her studies from 2014 to 2016.
Professional Experience in Research and Human Resources
Kalkidan Shebi has a diverse professional background that includes roles in research and human resources. She worked as a Research Analyst at the Global Business Travel Association from 2016 to 2017 and as a Field Research Assistant at the University of San Francisco in 2015. Her experience also includes positions as a Human Resources Assistant and Generalist at Paragon Systems Inc from 2012 to 2014.
Research and Academic Roles
Throughout her career, Kalkidan Shebi has engaged in various research roles. She was a Research Assistant in Industrial Organizational Psychology at George Mason University from 2010 to 2011 and has contributed to research initiatives in different capacities. Her academic and research experiences have equipped her with valuable skills applicable to her current work in strategy development.