co-CEOAfrican Visionary Fund
Atti is a leader and advocate with over 10 years of experience as a nonprofit CEO. Throughout her career, Atti experienced the biased and unjust challenges of raising philanthropic dollars in the U.S. for a locally-led, community-centered African organization. As the AVFund’s Africa-based co-CEO, she is focused on supporting the personal and organizational growth of African visionaries and their innovative impact ideas.Prior to joining the AVFund, Atti founded and led Seeds of Africa, a nonprofit developing the educational foundation for the next generation of Ethiopia’s leaders. Today, she’s a proud board member of Seeds that continues to deepen its impact in Atti’s
hometown of Adama, Ethiopia. In addition to Seeds of Africa, Atti currently serves on the board of directors of the African Visionary Fund and CARE enterprises, She-Trades Impact Fund.Atti writes about power dynamics and racial injustice in philanthropy, you can find her opinion pieces in Devex and Skoll.org.
Early Childhood to Primary EducationEconomic OpportunityEducationEnvironmental SustainabilityHealth DeliveryLivelihoodsLiving ConditionsSecondary EducationSustainable MarketsWomen's and Girls' EducationYouth Job Skills
Eastern and Southern Africa
