Meet the Team
At The Diaspora Academy, our strength comes from the people who create the spaces for diaspora leadership to thrive. We are proud to bring together trusted voices with lived experience, professional expertise, and a shared commitment to impact.
Semhar Araia
Founder & CEO
Semhar is an advocate, strategist, and educator with over 25 years of experience in diaspora engagement and global development. As the Founder and CEO of The Diaspora Academy, she leads with vision and purpose, helping diaspora leaders, entrepreneurs, and changemakers turn their ideas into sustainable initiatives. Semhar is widely recognized for her thought leadership on diaspora philanthropy, policy advocacy, and leadership development, and she remains deeply committed to mentoring and elevating the next generation of global changemakers.
Our Global Impact Team
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Wintana Sium
Digital Marketing Strategist
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Bashair Ahmed
Area of Expertise
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Bashair Ahmed
Area of Expertise
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Bashair Ahmed
Area of Expertise
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