Meet the Board

Aida graduated from La Salle University with a B.S. in Integrated Science, Business, and Technology with a concentration in Biotechnology and an M.P.H. in International Health with Certificate for Management of Complex Humanitarian Emergencies from Boston University. While completing her public health degree in Boston, she accepted an opportunity to work in Ethiopia on HIV/ Tb policy in Ethiopia. During this time she went to visit her Billy who had recently moved to Tanzania. He shared an idea he had for the place that would one day become House of Blue Hope and asked what she thought. When he discussed how it would be developed with local colleagues and friend and a vision for sustainability after he would return to the States, she was excited to support a project that would enable kids to grow, learn, and the impact that could have on future generations and helped raise fund for HBH's construction. Fifteen years later, Aida has joined the HBH board. She currently works for a Biotech company developing and implementing strategies to provide access to life saving medicines in Emerging Markets. She also serves on other boards focused on women's education and the personal and professional development of Ethiopian Diaspora youth.