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Meet Our Passionate Team
EAF is led by adoptees and for adoptees. A community built on shared experience, understanding, and purpose. Our team plays a vital role in everything we do.
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Daniel Gerber
Board of Directors
"I was adopted in November of 2010 to the state of Indiana. As one of the co-founders, I have been an active member of EAF since its inception, serving in different roles and wearing multiple hats. It has been a special privilege working in an organization that provides a supportive community where adoptees can not only celebrate their cultural heritage and be a part of a community that understands and accepts them but also, it is a space where they can find assistance to achieve their calling in life."
Jesse Thomas
Board of Directors
​“I was adopted in December 2011, along with my three biological siblings, to the state of Indiana. I became an active member of EAF after attending the first annual gathering in the summer of 2022. Shortly after joining, I was asked to be a board member, and I have been serving as a board member ever since.”
Natnael Mcdonald
 Marketing Vice- Director
"I was born in Wolayta and got adopted in 2010 through Christian World Adoption. I live in Georgia and I am a senior student-athlete graduating with a marketing degree and pursuing my MBA program while playing soccer. My hobbies include playing sports, hiking, camping, reading, watching movies/shows, and playing games with my family.”
Sydney Berry
Board of Directors and Community Outreach Specialist
​"I was adopted from Ethiopia in June 2006 at the age of three and raised in St. Louis, Missouri, where I had limited connection with other adoptees. In July 2024, I joined EAF and was thrilled to become part of such a meaningful and supportive community. For the first time, I found a space that connected me not only to Ethiopians, but with other adoptees who shared similar experiences. I began volunteering shortly after joining and eventually became a board member to help create a greater impact. It’s an honor to be part of an organization that fosters belonging, advocacy, and connection across North America and Ethiopia!"
Birukie Yosef
Board of Directors and Marketing Director
"I was born in Hadiya, Ethiopia, and adopted to the state of Rhode Island in 2004. After reconnecting with my biological family, I was seeking a community of Ethiopians. I joined EAF towards the end of 2022. Shortly after, I began volunteering. In January of 2024, I began leading the marketing department and have been volunteering in that role ever since. Now, in 2025, I have also taken on the role of board director. I love EAF's mission and am inspired by the organization's vision. I have enjoyed collaborating with other Ethiopian adoptees to enhance our marketing developments, and I am excited for what lies ahead for our community!"
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