Essete Kebede is an Evaluator in the Community and Clinical Connections for Prevention and Health Branch. She brings substantial experience in designing and implementing monitoring and evaluation processes in both domestic and international settings. She has worked across government, academic, and global health organizations, including the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, JSI Research & Training Institute, and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She holds a Master of Public Health in Maternal and Child Health, a Master of Arts in Regional and Local Development Studies, and a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Management.