Ethiopian Day 2026 Sept 6

Leadership & Board

CEC is led by volunteers elected by our members at the annual General Assembly.

Our Team

CEC Staff

The staff running CEC's day-to-day programs, development, and operations.

Daniel Abdela, Executive Director at Colorado Ethiopian Community

Daniel Abdela

Executive Director

Getu Taddesse, Financial Director at Colorado Ethiopian Community

Getu Taddesse

Financial Director

Keduse Abuhay, Program Coordinator at Colorado Ethiopian Community

Keduse Abuhay

Program Coordinator

EDIR Team

CEC Edir Leadership

Contact our EDIR team for funeral and bereavement support services.

Getu Tadesse, Finance Director at Colorado Ethiopian Community EDIR

Getu Tadesse

Finance Director

Zebene Woldemichael, EDIR Finance Manager at Colorado Ethiopian Community EDIR

Zebene Woldemichael

EDIR Finance Manager

Hirut Mekonalen, EDIR Chairwoman at Colorado Ethiopian Community EDIR

Hirut Mekonalen

EDIR Chairwoman

Who Leads CEC

Board of Directors

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Board Chair

Sets strategic direction and represents CEC with partners and civic leaders.

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Vice Chair

Supports the chair and leads community outreach across the Denver metro area.

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Secretary

Keeps records for the General Assembly and coordinates member communications.

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Treasurer

Oversees finances, membership dues, donations, and annual reporting.

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Events & Culture Lead

Plans Ethiopian Day, Adwa Day, the community barbecue, and cultural programming.

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Youth & Programs Lead

Runs mentorship, internships, and the Youth Resource Center initiative.

Committees

Most of CEC's work happens through member-run committees. Every committee welcomes new volunteers.

Membership & VolunteersYouth & EducationHealth & WellnessEvents & CultureFundraising & PartnershipsNewcomer Support