Amakelech Lulu Tefera

"I believe coaching unleashes the potential within and makes everyone part of the solution to what happens around them and within themselves."

Amakelech Lulu is a Chief Expert Pharmacist residing and working in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. As the owner and general manager of Gishen Pharmacies, she oversees 13 branches with a team of 135 employees. Amakelech holds a bachelor's degree in Pharmacy from Addis Ababa University, School of Pharmacy, and has pursued continuous education programs focusing on Communication Skills Development, Entrepreneurship, Business Communication, and Leadership Skills for Women.

Currently serving as the Vice President of the Ethiopian Pharmaceutical Association, Amakelech is an active member of the Association of Women in Boldness, a Female CEOs Breakfast Club. She previously served on the board of directors for the Addis Chamber of Commerce and Sectoral Association from 2016-2018. Additionally, she contributes to the Ethiopian Women Lawyers Association, advocating for justice for women who cannot afford representation.

In 2018, Amakelech joined the EthicalCoach team and earned her coaching accreditation through the European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC). Her belief in coaching as a catalyst for unleashing individual potential aligns with her commitment to making a positive impact on the community.