Beth Edwards was raised in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia by her loving parents. In 2001, Beth moved to Atlanta, Georgia in search of the “American Dream”. She continued her education earning a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and a Master’s degree in International Business. Beth is an Accountant by profession with a decade of successful experience working in a Christian school. She helped develop and run afterschool programs with refugee children in Clarkston, Georgia. Beth is a strong believer in the power of good education. That is part of the reason why she started a non-profit organization. ‘YETS Family Foundation’ focuses on educating young women and men with the goal of helping them to reach their full potential through higher education. The objective is to create educated and skilled women and men in Ethiopia that will help them come out of poverty and ultimately give back to their community. Currently, Beth works as an Accountant at Victory Church.

Dr. Dawn White is a creative educator, innovative administrator, and sought-after instructional designer instituting research-based best practices in the classroom. With 32 years of teaching experience, she specialized in developing an active learning environment that promotes a constructivist approach, encouraging learners to use real-world problem solving to construct knowledge.

As an Instructional Coach, she provided training in developing learner-centered classrooms using differentiated instructional strategies to meet individual academic needs. With an Ed. D. degree in Educational Leadership, Dr.
White has written a curriculum using inquiry-based methods of learning emphasizing simulation projects that connect with societal issues. She has been awarded grants to fund special projects that enhance the learning experiences of students and has presented at national and state conferences.

Currently, Dr. White works as an Instructional Designer and Coach for Corners Outreach, a non-profit after-school program serving English Second Language students. Her holistic approach instructional method has inspired at-risk students to academically improve in school.

Beshadu Wolde believes in helping see people live their dreams. She believes that what one dreams to be at a young age is a strong indicator of God’s purpose for his/her life. Growing up in Ethiopia she has always dreamed of working in healthcare. However due to the very limited opportunity at the time, she found herself studying and working in the field she didn’t care much for. It is in adulthood in the US that she was able to pursue her childhood dream and studied Radiology Technology.

Currently, as a lead CT technologist at a hospital in Georgia, she trains new and mentors existing technologists. She also volunteers at Rad-Aid International through which she shares from her knowledge and experience at work to technologists and students in Ethiopia.

Outside of the professional arena, she has served in children’s ministries at Victory Church and Ethiopian Evangelical Church of Atlanta. She had also served at a mentorship program of Elevate Students mentoring middle school girls.