Biography

Elsabeth Tzazu was born and raised in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, where she also completed her early education. Her passion for learning, leadership, and community development has guided her through a diverse academic and professional journey.

She earned her first degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Gondar, where she developed strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills. She later pursued a Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) at Sheger College, expanding her knowledge in leadership, management, and organizational development. In addition to her formal education, she has completed short courses in Digital Marketing and Graphic Design, strengthening her communication and creative skills.

Professionally, she has gained experience across education, technology, community development, and project coordination. She worked at the Turkish Maarif Foundation as a teacher and Science Fair Project Coordinator, where she supported students in developing innovative projects and encouraged creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving.

Her interest in digital communication also led her to work in Digital Marketing at Rotech ICT Solutions, where she developed experience in digital communication, content creation, and online engagement. She also worked as a Community Developer at the Princess Rachel Bell Foundation, contributing to initiatives focused on community engagement and development.

Driven by her passion for empowering communities and creating sustainable change, she joined CorpsAfrica/Ethiopia as a Volunteer. In her current role, she is engaged in Community-Led Development (CLD) and Asset-Based Community Development (ABCD), working alongside community members to identify local strengths, priorities, and opportunities and support locally driven solutions.

Through her combination of engineering, business, education, communication, and community development experience, she is passionate about using her skills to empower people, support youth-led initiatives, and contribute to sustainable community development.