Our Team
Chair & Founder: Selam Kahsay
secretary: Samuel Carlson
Chair & Founder: Selam Kahsay
"I am honored to carry forward Alula’s dream of building a stronger and brighter Tigray. Our aspirations are bold, but with the same steadfast commitment that Alula embodied, I am confident we will bring them to life."
Vice Chair: Tesfai Abay
secretary: Samuel Carlson
Chair & Founder: Selam Kahsay
"Alula emphasized that giving encompasses more than just making a monetary donation; rather, it entails making a significant impact."
secretary: Samuel Carlson
secretary: Samuel Carlson
secretary: Samuel Carlson
“Through serving, I am reminded especially to whom much has been given, much is required, but ironically, it’s not a burden but flows out of joy.”
treasurer & Co-founder: Daniel Abay
secretary: Samuel Carlson
secretary: Samuel Carlson
“Alone we can do so little. Together we can do so much!”
FINANCIAL ADVISOR: STEVE VANZEE
OUTREACH CO-CHAIR: Ziggy Abay
OutReach Co-Chair: Brhan Woldu
"Having adopted two children from Ethiopia, I’m excited to do what I can to help fulfill the mission of ADF to bring hope to the people of Tigray."
OutReach Co-Chair: Brhan Woldu
OUTREACH CO-CHAIR: Ziggy Abay
OutReach Co-Chair: Brhan Woldu
"Alula taught me that when one is in the position to have gotten so much, the gift at this point is to give back."
OUTREACH CO-CHAIR: Ziggy Abay
OUTREACH CO-CHAIR: Ziggy Abay
OUTREACH CO-CHAIR: Ziggy Abay
"Alula provided a daily reminder that the fundamental objective of human existence is to serve, exhibit compassion, and possess the determination to aid others. I am eager to employ this position to fulfill that very purpose."
