Sara Getachew (She/Her)

 

"I am woman that played a central role in water-related activities like fetching water, managing household water resources, and nurturing connections with nature. Additionally, water is sometimes symbolically associated with femininity, representing life, purification, and renewal."

Water Experience

As a female water professional, I am involved in research on gender equity and water issues, such as sanitation. My post-graduate research was on water treatment, which is an economic problem. There are many different challenges related to water issues and gender equity in my country, so I am involved in different organizations to address this problem. I also teach students at the university level.

Opportunities of Interest

• Speaking engagements (e.g., conference panels, keynote addresses)
• Leadership roles (e.g., board member, committees)
• Volunteer opportunities (e.g., community based projects)
• Consulting (e.g., government, industry, not-for-profit sector)
• Research (e.g., academic, not-for-profit, government)

Opportunities Offered

• Fieldwork
• Mentorship Short-term (e.g., attend a mentorship circle or event; 1-3 meetings with an individual)
• Mentorship Long-term (e.g., regular attendance at mentorship circles, frequent meetings 6+ months)
• Research assistant
• Postdoc opportunities
• Student internships