Genet Gebremedhin

Genet Gebremedhin is the Head of Policy and Advocacy at the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) since February 2017, focusing on transforming food systems and enhancing nutrition for improved wellbeing. Prior experience includes roles as Senior Program Manager, Senior Project Manager, and Acting Country Director, where responsibilities encompassed developing and managing nutrition projects aimed at increasing the demand, availability, and consumption of safe and nutritious foods. Previously, at TechnoServe, Genet served as Deputy Program Manager and Senior Food Technology Specialist, providing technical assistance to food processors and conducting training. Earlier positions included Director of Accreditation at the Ethiopian National Accreditation Office and Director of Testing Laboratories at the Quality and Standards Authority of Ethiopia. Genet holds an MSc in Food Science and Nutrition from Addis Ababa University and has education from Asmara University and Evangelical Theological College.