I hold two Master’s degrees: an MS in Geochemistry and, more recently, a Master of Divinity (MDIV) focusing on conflict and peace resolution. I have completed approximately 39 credit hours of doctoral-level courses at the International Graduate School of Peace and Public Leadership, located at 4 West 43rd St, New York. I will receive my Doctor of Theology degree on May 26.

I come from a family of Eastern Orthodox Christians, but I consider myself a liberal Christian. I believe in taking the good elements from each faith, as no religion is 100% perfect. I challenge myself by taking courses at HJI (International Graduate School for Peace and Public Leadership). This institution accommodates all faiths, regardless of their doctrinal differences, and aims to find commonality in bringing peace and reconciliation.
I have written 180 pages of an autobiography in my native language, Amharic. The book mainly focuses on my birthplace, Addis Ababa, my experience as a teacher, and other aspects of my life. I plan to translate it into English. Additionally, I am currently writing a general chemistry book to help high school and first-year college students in Ethiopia and nearby regions. I have already completed six chapters and am working on the final chapter of Part I.
Furthermore, I have prepared a modern periodic table for high school and college students.
As a dual citizen of the USA and Ethiopia, I have spent half of my life in the field of education, both in Ethiopia and the USA. This experience has made me increasingly concerned about the differences in academic standards between the American education system and those of other countries, notably my birthplace, Ethiopia, and East Africa.