Our
Team
A multidisciplinary group of researchers, evaluators, and policy experts dedicated to generating rigorous evidence that shapes development policy and practice.
Leadership
Dr. Zerihun Tadesse
Founder & Executive Director
Dr. Zerihun brings over 20 years of experience in development economics, impact evaluation, and policy research across East and West Africa.
Specialists & Researchers
Dr. Tigist Alemu
Director of Research
Dr. Tigist specializes in health systems research and program evaluation with a focus on maternal and child health.
Mohammed Ahmed
Head of M&E
Mohammed is a seasoned M&E specialist with expertise in results frameworks, impact evaluations, and adaptive management.
Hana Tesfaye
Senior Data Analyst
Hana leads data management and analytics at Zerihun Associates, bringing expertise in survey programming, statistical analysis, and data visualization.
Samuel Bekele
Research Associate
Samuel is a development researcher with expertise in agricultural economics, rural livelihoods, and food security.
Miriam Osei
Policy Analyst
Miriam brings expertise in policy analysis, stakeholder engagement, and governance reform.
Rigor
Evidence grounded in sound methodology
Independence
Findings free from agenda or bias
Relevance
Insights tailored to context and need
Impact
Research that drives real decisions
Join Our
Growing Team
We're always looking for talented researchers, evaluators, and analysts passionate about evidence-based development impact.