Rebecca first joined iDE in 2018 and is now a Senior Designer for iDE in Ethiopia, utilizing the Human-Centered Design methodology across Ethiopia’s programming. She currently leads the team’s design process in support of livelihood diversification and small business development within iDE’s agriculture, WASH, and finance sectors. Prior to iDE, Rebecca worked in East Africa (Rwanda, Uganda, Ethiopia) in the areas of women’s empowerment, environmental education, youth leadership, and community development for five years. She holds a Master’s degree in International Development and Management from Lund University (Sweden) and a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies and Anthropology from Davidson College (USA).

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