Results-driven policy advisor with extensive experience in international cooperation, including in transition and developing countries. Proven track record in managing complex projects from identification and formulation through to implementation, grant procedures, and evaluation. Skilled in leading multi-stakeholder partnerships and delivering high-quality technical studies and evaluations that drive impact. Deeply committed to people and planet, with a passion for sustainable solutions and inclusive development. Brings a constant flow of fresh ideas and pragmatic solutions to the table – with curiosity, creativity, and speaking truth to power.
My name is Mengistu Gebremedhin. I work as a lecturer and researcher at Mekelle University, Department of Journalism and Communication in Ethiopia. I have a strong interdisciplinary background spanning anthropology, sociology, and communication. I hold an MA in Sociology from the Catholic University of Eichstatt-Ingolstadt in Germany and an MA in Journalism & Communication from Addis Ababa University. Currently, I am doing a PhD study in Anthropology at Mekelle University. My research interests lie at the intersection of Media representation of social issues, development communication, media anthropology, and health communication, focusing on the media's role in shaping societal attitudes and behaviors. I have researched audience interaction with media, refugee integration, immigration, and community empowerment in Ethiopia. With over 15 years of experience in academia and research, including roles as a Head of Department and Communication Officer in health and demographics surveillance systems, I have contributed to publications and taught courses such as Media and Communication Research Methods, Intercultural Communication, and Development Communication. I am proficient in qualitative and quantitative research methodologies and possess strong analytical and communication skills, demonstrated through the research projects I have been engaged in and course teachings.
Working in EU Public Diplomacy since 2006: as an EU diplomat, press officer, communication manager, EU project team leader and as a strategic communication expert.
Since October 2025, Associate Director of Strategic Communication at the European Policy Center.
Founding staff of the European Endowment for Democracy.
7+ years Damascus and Kyiv.
Active in pan-European political party Volt Europa.
Political Science degrees from Yale, SciencesPo-Paris and Free University-Berlin, and Harvard certificate in "Leadership and Community Organising".
Author of “EU Public Diplomacy in an ever-changing world” (University of Southern California).
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With experience spanning media in France, equipment finance in Ireland, and executive leadership in Sweden, I bring a strategic and globally informed approach to business management. I am driven by a commitment to sustainable practices, operational excellence, and collaborative leadership. My career has encompassed financial management, lead generation, and the development of cross-departmental partnerships that drive organizational growth. As CEO, I led a talented team to elevate the company through innovation and expertise in luxury event management — delivering exclusive, high-value experiences for an international clientele. Guided by a mission to combine efficiency with creativity, I focus on building sustainable business models rooted in compliance and integrity. Leveraging my multilingual background and deep understanding of multicultural dynamics, I have successfully steered initiatives in procurement, lifecycle management, and client relations that foster long-term value and cross-cultural success.
