Kibra Yohannes

Kibra Yohannes is a seasoned executive with two decades of experience driving operations and strategic advancements for dynamic organizations. Her expertise lies in leading organizational transformations, launching innovative ventures, forging partnerships, and crafting efficient systems. Through her visionary approach, Kibra delivers impactful solutions across strategic, financial, and operational realms, culminating in successful programs, projects, and global endeavors.

Kibra's professional strengths revolve around management, operations, strategic planning, volunteer development, grantmaking, public-private partnerships, as well as qualitative and quantitative research and analysis. Her diverse skill set equips her to navigate complex organizational landscapes with finesse and drive tangible results.

With a solid academic foundation, Kibra pursued a Master's Degree in Social Sciences at Long Island University after completing a Bachelor's in Anthropology and minor in Arabic Language at the University of Virginia. Additionally, she enhanced her language skills by studying Arabic in Morocco at the School for International Training.

Throughout her career, Kibra has held prominent roles in various esteemed organizations, including serving as a Program Associate at The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, Founding Executive Director at AFRICA'SOUT!, Director of Volunteers at the Association to Benefit Children, Director at LIU Brooklyn, School of Continuing Studies, Director of Programs and Operations at Arts Engine, Inc., and Consultant in Archival and Preservation at The Philadelphia Tribune.