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Who We Are

The Ethiopian Educational Leadership Professional Association (EELPA) is dedicated to transforming education through visionary leadership, equity, and excellence.

Our Vision

To become a leading professional association in Africa by 2030, advancing excellence and transforming education systems through visionary leadership.

Our Mission

To provide a dynamic platform for leadership development, promote research, influence policy, and foster ethical, inclusive, and transformative leadership.

Strategic Goal

To establish a resilient and inclusive association that empowers leaders to drive systemic transformation in Ethiopian education.

Our Principles

Core Values

Professionalism
Integrity
Innovation
Inclusiveness
Collaboration
Accountability
Excellence
Empowerment
Leadership

Executive Team

Meet the dedicated professionals leading EELPA towards its vision of educational transformation.

President
President

Temesgen Lerebo Dobbo (PhD)

Founding President, Educational Leadership Professional Association
PhD, Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies, Wachemo University
temesgenlerebo@ethioeduleadpro.com +251 910 113 569
Vice President
Vice President and Project Coordinator

Mesfin Molla Demissie (PhD)

Vice President and Project Coordinator of EELPA
PhD, Associate Professor in Education Management, Federal TVET Institute
mesfinmolla@ethioeduleadpro.com +251 926 302 630
Secretary
Secretary General and Media Coordinator

Mr. Abdela Mussa Belete (MA)

Secretary General and Media Coordinator of EELPA
Lecturer of the Educational Leadership and Management, Wollo University
abdelamussa@ethioeduleadpro.com +251 923 662 028
Treasurer
Finance Head and Membership Services Coordinator

Mr. Dereje Dakeso Keno

Finance Head and Membership Services Coordinator of the Ethiopian Educational Leadership Professional Association
Assistant Professor Educational Planning and Management at Jimma University
derejedaksa@ethioeduleadpro.com +251 945 046 333
Research Director
Director of Research and Publication

Befekadu Zeleke Kidane (PhD)

Director of Research and Publication at the EELPA
President of the Ethiopian University Teachers’ Association
PhD, Associated Professor of Educational Policy and Leadership, Addis Ababa University
befekaduzeleke@ethioeduleadpro.com +251 911 144 218
Training Director
Director, Professional Development, Training and Fellowship (Internal Affairs)

Dr. Kindie Abeje Lakew

Director, Professional Development, Training and Fellowship (Internal Affairs) of the EELPA
PhD, Senior Assistant Professor of Education & Dean, College of Education, University of Gondar
kindieabeje@ethioeduleadpro.com +251 913 290 037
Partnerships Director
Director, Strategic Partnerships and Donors Relations (External Affairs)

Adane Abeje Yalew (PhD)

Director, Strategic Partnerships and Donors Relations (External Affairs) in EELPA
PhD, Assistant Professor of Education and Registrar, Federal TVET Institute
adaneabeje@ethioeduleadpro.com +251 911 341 373