H.E. Roman Tesfaye

Mrs. Roman Tesfaye has been the First Lady of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia since September 2012, following the national election for Prime Minister. A well‐educated and active First Lady, Mrs. Roman holds two master’s degrees in economics and leadership. Prior to her position as First Lady, she served as the economic advisor of South Region’s administration. Mrs. Roman has also previously held high level roles within the Ministry of Women’s Affairs, the Ethiopian Human Rights Commission, and for two terms, Mrs. Roman served as an active member of Southern Regional State Parliament. Utilizing her unique background and expertise, Mrs. Roman has focused her attention on building economic opportunities for Ethiopian women, addressing nutrition and education for youth, and promoting the global health initiative, Pink Ribbon Red Ribbon that combats cervical and breast cancer, the leading causes of cancer deaths among women in sub‐Saharan Africa.