The MaMeLa Advisors team is composed of an Executive Team, a Core Team, and a network of Advisors who bring diverse technical, operational, and sector-specific expertise to support our work across programs and projects.
Bruck Girmay brings over 16 years of experience in the aviation industry to his role as Co-Founder and CEO of MaMeLa Healthcare Consultancy. His background spans air traffic control, training, procurement and logistics expertise. His expertise extends across Ethiopia, Rwanda, and East Africa.
Founder & Managing Director
Dr. Senait Beyene
Dr.Senait Beyene’s vast experience in providing strategic advice to the Ministry of Health and consulting for advanced healthcare facilities throughout Africa is foundational to MaMeLa’s expertise. She has made substantial contributions to digital health initiatives, supply chain management, public-private partnerships, and healthcare financing, notably leading the establishment of Ethiopia’s first public infertility treatment center.
Technical Director
Dr. Kalkidan Kassaye
Dr. Kalkidan Kassaye brings 6 years of experience in clinical practice, healthcare leadership, and mentorship to her role as Technical Director. A general medical practitioner by training, she previously headed the Maternal and Child Health Department at a government hospital in Addis Ababa.
CFO
Bekele Zelleke
Bekele Zelleke is an Authorized Accountant licensed by the Audit and Accounting Board of Ethiopia with over 40 years of experience in finance, accounting, and audit management. He brings extensive expertise in financial governance, compliance, and strategic fiscal leadership. He has served in senior finance roles with prominent international organizations, including The David & Lucile Packard Foundation, Crown Agents, Futures Group Global Outreach, and Marie Stopes International Ethiopia, where he oversaw multi-country operations, financial reporting, and system implementation.
Legal advisor
Hanna Mulugeta
Mrs. Hanna Mulugeta Abebe is a senior gender, social inclusion, and human rights specialist. Her extensive consulting experience throughout the years spans Non governmental organizations, governments, bilateral and multilateral donor organizations, and the private sector.
Financial Manager
Fetiya Temam
Fetiya Temam is a seasoned finance professional who provides finance advisory, investment analysis, tax consultation, internal control review, and audit services to MaMeLa. She has worked as an audit manager, finance manager, financial consultant, and IFRS Specialist in her previous roles.
Senior Advisor
Senait Bitew
Senait Bitew is a passionate and experienced public health professional with a diverse background in nursing and extensive experience in healthcare sectors. As a Senior Consultant at Mamela, she brings a wealth of knowledge in program design and strategic planning.
Project Coordinator
Enjori Tadesse
Enjori holds a BSc in Public Health from Haramaya University and an MPH from Debre Markos University. With over 15 years of experience in Ethiopia’s healthcare system, she has worked across public, private, and NGO sectors, specializing in project implementation, health systems strengthening, and infectious disease control. Currently, as Project Coordinator at MaMeLa Consultancy, she is part of the “Healer to Leader” initiative, empowering women healthcare workers to take on leadership roles and drive positive change in their communities.
Project Team Lead
Dr. Tsion Tesfaye
Dr. Tsion is a medical doctor with a Master’s in Public Health (MPH). She has worked as a physician and lecturer and has actively participated in volunteer initiatives that strengthen teamwork and leadership. Currently, she serves as Project Team Lead for an IHSS-supported program focused on enhancing women’s leadership among healthcare workers in Ethiopia. Driven by a passion for health system improvement, she takes pride in achieving project goals and seeing tangible impact in the communities she serves.
Accountant
Bruktawit Mekonnen
Bruktawit holds degrees in Software Engineering and Accounting, bringing expertise in both technical and financial fields. She began her career in database management while gaining experience in accounting, which shaped her multifaceted skill set. As an accountant, she enjoys ensuring accuracy in financial processes, analyzing data, managing records, and supporting informed decision-making to help the company run smoothly.
Project Coordinator
Yewubdar Mandefro
Yewubdar has a background in health and social sciences, holding a Diploma in Nursing, a Bachelor’s in Sociology, and a Master’s in Public Health. Passionate about improving community health and addressing social determinants of wellbeing, she thrives in collaborative environments. She enjoys coordinating efforts that unite people toward shared goals of better health outcomes and women’s empowerment.
Project Coordinator
Asnakech Zewdie
Asnakech is a PhD candidate in Special Needs at Addis Ababa University with over 20 years of experience in the health sector. She holds a Master’s in Adult Lifelong Learning and Community Development, a Bachelor’s in Planning and Management, and a Senior Midwifery qualification. Her work spans HIV/AIDS prevention and care, MNCH, adolescent and youth health, TB/HIV, IPC, and gender-based violence interventions. With extensive experience as an Advisor, Trainer, Mentor, and Program Coordinator, and numerous local and international certifications, Asnakech is dedicated to empowering communities and advancing sustainable public health outcomes.
M&E Consultant
Tigist Sisay
Tigist holds a bachelor’s degree in Cognitive and Behavioral Neuroscience and a master’s in Public Health and Social Work, with specializations in Maternal and Child Health and Community and Organizational Practice. Her professional background spans medical research, evaluation, and program implementation across both academic and community health settings.
She brings her passion and commitment to equitable healthcare for women and children to MaMeLa, contributing to the organization’s mission of empowering women in the healthcare field and sharing the impact of its work through meaningful data and partnerships.
Program Officer
Dr. Selome Tarekegn
Program Officer
Dr. Yordanos Mengistu
Dr. Yordanos holds a Medical Degree from Jimma University and a Master’s in Public Health. She began her career as a General Practitioner at Didessa Hospital and later served as Medical Director at Tele Doc Medical Consultancy and Home-Based Health Care. At ALERT Hospital, she advanced through leadership roles, including Quality Officer, Case Team Leader, and Clinical Governance and Quality Director. Joining MaMeLa marked a turning point, broadening her perspective on health sector priorities. Currently seconded to the Ministry of Health’s Strategic Affairs Executive Office, Dr. Yordanos remains deeply committed to strengthening health systems and driving impactful change.
Program Coordinator
Dr. Halal Sultan
Dr. Halal Sultan is a medical doctor by training with experience spanning clinical practice, training, technical writing, and storytelling. She currently works at the intersection of public health and communication.
Project Associate
Higewongel Ashenafi
Higewongel holds a BSc in Public Health an MPH. She began her career by volunteering at the Lemi Kura Sub-City Health Office in the Public Health Emergency Management (PHEM) department, where she supported community health activities and strengthened her experience in surveillance and local health systems.
She also completed a one-year internship with Amref Health Africa under the Integrated Health System Strengthening (iHSS) project. MaMeLa Advisors served as a sub-grantee on the project, and upon completing her internship, she was invited to join the MaMeLa team. She now contributes to advancing resilient and equitable health systems through research, program support, and system-strengthening initiatives.
Project Coordinator
Dr. Delina Amare
Dr. Delina is a Medical Doctor and Public Health professional with experience in clinical practice, higher education, professional development and health programs. She is passionate about advancing capacity development and empowering women and youth. Her work spans research, training, and community-based initiatives that promote health and well-being, with a particular focus on mental health.
Project Associate
Dr. Ruth Fekadu
Ruth Fekadu is a medical doctor with experience in both clinical care and healthcare data management, including work related to data collection and health information systems. She is passionate about health systems strengthening and the use of research and data to inform policies that improve healthcare access and quality in Ethiopia.
Project Associate
Dr. Yeteshaw Bekele Sana
Medical doctor with five years of experience in clinical and surgical care across government and private hospital settings. He has served as a General Practitioner and as a Hospital Quality Head, contributing to healthcare quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.
Senior Software Consultant
Yoseph Alem
Senior Software Engineer with a demonstrated experience in building business applications. He has worked and lead teams on software development across different industries from design to deployment.
