Birhanie Tessema

Birhanie Tessema is the Clinical Director of RCM of Washington. He has over 11 years of healthcare experience and has held leadership positions in different healthcare systems. A native of Ethiopia, Birhanie began his career at Melkawerer Health Center as a Junior Nurse Professional before he joined Bahirdar Health Science College. There, he moved into increasingly senior positions, becoming Lead Clinical Nurse and eventually culminating in the Nursing Program Director role.

Since joining RCM of Washington, Birhanie has been an integral and highly visible leader in the clinical department. He is passionate about the field of nursing and teaching in general, and has become an enthusiastic and devoted professional to the field of Developmental Disability Nursing. Birhanie received a bachelor’s degree in nursing from Haramaya University and a master’s degree in Public Health from University of Gondar.