The Board
M.D. (Univ. Gondar) Amir Adem Teshome, Chairman of the Board, was born in Mersa. He lived in Ethiopia for 30 years and most recently worked as an internist. He has been in Germany since 2014 and now works as a senior physician in cardiology. His goal: to give something back.
Judith Coenenberg, Deputy Chairwoman of the Board, brings experience in establishing hospital partnerships and knows Ethiopia from numerous travels. Promoting health is her job, and building the association is her new passion.
Dr. Fabian Engelbertz, Secretary and Technical Advisor, has traveled the world, worked as a pediatrician in many developing countries, and flew to Ethiopia with Amir without hesitation when the first transport was due. Dream team!
Brigitte Glende, is a natural treasurer with two degrees in social work and economics (with a focus on media). She is also jointly responsible for MEDtiopia's design. She always brings a sense of humor and good ideas to the table.
Founding Members
Vera Obeng and Eva Voigt are responsible for auditing the accounts and are committed to the association, especially in the MEDtiopia design team. Their creative and constructive contributions helped to establish and develop the association.
Dr. Matthias Wisser, visceral surgeon, and Ruben Matz, a child and adolescent psychiatrist, advise MEDtiopia on the professional direction and implementation of its projects.
Accounting is coordinated by Verena Jenniges, Vera Obeng, Eva Voigt, and Judith Coenenberg.
Other active members are Moritz Klam, Steffen Wilms, Wiebke Söder, Betel Endeshaw, Hicran Bulmus, and Melek Korkmaz.