Misgana Elias Kallore

Accomplished in leading sustainable development initiatives, I leveraged expertise in program management and policy advisory at Georgetown University and UN agencies. Skilled in research & analysis and leadership, I've driven projects enhancing sustainability compliance and fostering green economy transitions, significantly impacting local and international communities. Proficient in project management tools, my work has empowered stakeholders and improved livelihoods.

• Data Analysis - Foundation Certificate - Microsoft
• Effective Negotiation, Facilitation & Presentation - GIZ, Bad Honnef, Germany
• Academy on Green Economy - PAGE, Turin ITC
• Sustainable Consumption & Production in Africa (SCP) - UNITAR
• Climate Finance - World Bank
• Result-Based Financing - World Bank Group (WBG)

• What can the Green Climate Fund Learn from SREP's Role in Engaging Private Sectors, 2013, Co-author
• Public Policy Responses for a Climate Resilient Green Economy in Ethiopia, 2014, Co-author
• Bringing together the low-carbon and resilience agendas: cross-country report of Bangladesh, Ethiopia & Rwanda, 2014, Co-author
• The role of ideas and knowledge in supporting Ethiopia's policy response for a climate resilient green economy, 2014, Lead author

• Energetic
• Accountable
• Adaptable
• Multi-tasking
• Team player
• Dependable
• Strong listener
• Observer

• Youth empowerment - training and mentoring second generation Ethiopian youths in the US, and young professionals in Ethiopia.
• Supporting Committee member for the Development of Lutheran Schools in DMV area, USA.
• Technical Advisory team member for SOPHOS Africa initiative in the US.
• Advisory Board member of Hope for Second Generation Education.

· Led high-impact sustainability initiatives – Managed and implemented green economy transition projects in Ethiopia, in collaboration with other African countries, working with UNEP, GIZ, and UNIDO, influencing national policies and environmental strategies.

· Advanced research in sustainability & policy – Contributed to 4+ major research publications on climate resilience, low-carbon economies, and sustainable development, shaping policy recommendations for Ethiopia and beyond.

· Empowered 100+ rural women – Designed and coordinated the Moringa Value Chain Economic Development Program (UNIDO), improving livelihoods and promoting sustainable agriculture in Ethiopia.

· Developed policy frameworks for green economy – Spearheaded initiatives under Switch Africa Green (SAG),enhancing sustainability compliance across 100+ Small and Medium sized Enterpises (SMEs).

· Mentored and trained the next generation – Actively engaged in youth empowerment programs, mentoring second-generation Ethiopian youth in the U.S. and young professionals in Ethiopia on leadership, sustainability, and purpose-driven growth.

· Earned multiple international certifications – Completed 6+ professional training programs in data analysis, AI prompt engineering, climate finance, and sustainable consumption & production, strengthening expertise in global sustainability practices.