Kalekidan Dereje

Office Administrator


Kalekidan Dereje joined Issue One in the Spring of 2025 as Office Administrator, bringing a wealth of experience in HR and operations from Chemonics International Inc. She is committed to supporting the DC staff in administrative and logistical tasks. Kalekidan holds a Bachelor’s degree in Spanish Linguistics and Literature from Temple University. Outside of her professional endeavors, she enjoys the relaxing pastime of hiking and reading science fiction.

Members of Kalekidan Dereje’s Staff