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Governing Council

Board of Trustees

The independent board of academicians, legal advisers, and civil champions who govern the Guuta prizes and protect our foundational legacy.

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Mebratu Mathewos

Chairperson of the Board of Trustees

Distinguished academician with 25+ years of institutional build-up and research leadership across East Africa.

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W/ro Selamawit Gidey

Executive Director & Trustee

Former civic program advisor with extensive background steering multi-million dollar environmental stewardship operations.

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Ato Daniel Teshome

Trustee & Legal Advisor

Senior attorney focusing on ethical governance advocacy, public interest litigation, and restorative justice platforms.

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