THE HABESHA FAMILY
Cashawn Myers, Executive Director
Cashawn Myers founded HABESHA in the spring of 2002 in Atlanta,
GA while completing studies at Clark Atlanta University. Cashawn
is currently in his final year as a Doctoral Candidate in Education
at GSU. Cashawn oversees the day to day operations of HABESHA,
handles all public relations and is top fundraiser for HABESHA.
He actively works with youth, teaching, going above and beyond
most people in his commitment to our youth.
Sean Irving, Program Committee Co-Director
Sean is major artery in the HABESHA body. Incorporating his
10 years of experience from the Bay area, Sean has used his
multiple talents on curriculum planning, graphics, multi-media,
and directing weekly workshops for HABESHA. Sean actively fundraises
for HABESHA as well.
Dedan Kimathi, Program Committee Co-Director
Extraordinary and creative musical genius is Dedan, one of the
original members of HABESHA inc. Dedan develops musical content,
promotions, and does organic farming for HABESHA. Dedan has
worked as a producer and artist performer in the metro Atlanta
area and has his own production company. Dedan recently released
his first album, a must hear for rap enthusiast.
Miguel Muirhead, Technology Committee
Director
Miguel is responsible for the Information technology at HABESHA.
Miguel's role is to increase our websites ability to recruit
new participants, volunteers, contributors/donors and subscribers
to HABESHA. In addition, Miguel provides curriculum development
in information technology for HABESHA's students and staff and
overall support for program development. Miguel also fundraises
for HABESHA.
Dr. Miles Irving, Organization Advisor
Miles Irving, A professor at Georgia State University, Dr. Irving
serves as advisor/consultant for HABESHA, and gives guidance
on issues of policy, research, and organizational coordination
for programs and projects.
Shevon Myers, Administrative Committee
Director
Shevon maintains administrative records, assists with workshops
and activities, helps coordinate field trips, and serves as
liaison to parents of participants in the Black To Our Roots
program. She actively fundraises for HABESHA as well. Shevon
coordinates volunteer activities and maintains outreach with
the broader community.
Rasheeda Ali, PR/Media Committee Director
Rasheeda leads communication initiatives for HABESHA. With print
and online media experience, she adds a creative skill set of
journalism, marketing, branding, editing and event planning
to the team. While actively promoting HABESHA events and fundraising
goals, Rasheeda builds relationships with media pros. A talented
community activist indeed, Rasheeda also expresses herself through
music as a classically trained/ jazz instrumentalist performing
live on flute.
Efua Tyehimba, PR/Media Committee
Efua is a member of the public relations committee. She contributes
her skills in the areas of journalism and print media for HABESHA
INC. Efua volunteers her experience as a community youth advocate
and organizer of African tours. She assists with fundraising
events, workshops and fieldtrips.
Tre Subira, PR/Media Committee
With several years producing programming for the Educational
Mass Media Agency in Ethiopia, Tre Subira brings over 5 years
of experience in film. More than 2 of those years were spent
at Institute of Ethiopian Studies, Addis Ababa University, producing
educational programming for Ethiopian high schools. Tre produced
the critically acclaimed documentary "Black To Our Roots"
that has received recognition around the world.
Ras Kofi, PR/Media Committee
Kofi works in the area of media promotions and events coordination.
Kofi has been an important asset in the promotion of HABESHA
through the media. Kofi provides a connection to the airwaves
for HABESHA to promote itself and its fundraising events.
Nailah Carty, Development Committee Director
Nailah brings her experience as an educator to the group. She
counsels and assists students at workshops. She helps in curriculum
planning and teaching, and is on the planning committee for
major HABESHA events. She solicits schools to obtain educational
materials for our programs. Nailah fundraises for HABESHA.
Kwasi Bonsu, Esq. Legal Affairs Director,
Washington, DC
Kwasi Bonsu, Esq. is Program Director for HABESHA DC. Kwasi
brings his training as an Attorney and networking skills to
the program. Since bringing the HABESHA, Black to Our Roots
program to DC, he has successfully sought out corporate and
individual sponsorship. Kwasi oversees the overall planning
and strategy of the Washington D.C. Black to Our Roots program
and serves as a liaison between the HABESHA board of directors
in Atlanta and the HABESHA DC volunteers. He also assists with
event coordination and volunteer recruitment.
Sherine Bonsu, Media Committee, Washington
DC
Sherine Bonsu is Executive Secretary & Events Coordinator
for HABESHA DC. Sherine brings her creative and professional
background in Events planning to HABESHA. Sherine maintains
administrative records, assists with workshops and activities,
and communication. She helps coordinate field trips, and events.
Sherine actively fundraises for HABESHA as well.
Maiyah Nkengee, Development Committee,
Washington, DC
Maiyah Nkengee is Development Coordinator for HABESHA DC. Maiyah
brings her experience in administrative services in the non-profit
sector to HABESHA. She advises and coordinates correspondence
with sponsors, and donors. She assists with marketing, educational
and event coordination. Maiyah actively fundraises for HABESHA
as well.
Akua Benjamin, Media Committee, Washington,
DC
Akua Benjamin is Educational Director & Marketing Coordinator
for HABESHA DC. Akua brings her background as a teacher and
entrepreneur to the program. She coordinates educational activities,
seeks out networking & marketing opportunities, assists
with event planning, training, and human resources. Akua actively
fundraises for HABESHA as well.
Imara Solwasi, Program Coordinator, Ghana,
West Africa
A former Atlanta Librarian who now resides in Ghana, Imara coordinates
transportation, lodging, meals, appointments, and events for
HABESHA's educational tours to Ghana. Her knowledge of Ghana
and strong organizational skills has proven indispensible to
the success and smooth transition between the US to Ghana for
our participants and staff.
Banfro Edward, Ghanaian Interpreter/Tour
Operator
Mr. Edward has been working consistently with HABESHA for over
4 years as an interpreter and tour operator, Mr. Edward accompanies
our educational tours in Ghana serving as a translator of Twi,
Fante and Ga languages. He guides most of our educational tours
across the country providing us with a rich history of places
visited. Mr. Edward is also a world class cook, whose mushroom
kibabs leaves us salivating for more. The talented linguist
is also a mason and tour bus operator.
Ras Nii Darku, Ghanaian Interpreter/Tour
Operator
Ras Nii has been working consistently with HABESHA for the past
4 years as an interpreter, workshop instructor, and tour operator.
Ras Nii accompanies our educational tours in Ghana serving as
a translator of Twi, Fante and Ga languages. He guides most
of our educational tours across the country providing us with
a rich history of places visited. Ras Nii also conducts workshops
with participants including tie-dye making, sand art, and herbal
tonics preparation.
ORGANIC FEST 2008
