Eden Hailemariam

With six years of experience working in the charitable sector, Eden Hailemariam represents the best of philanthropy’s next generation. At The Ottawa Cancer Foundation, she has elevated peer-to-peer fundraising, improved guest and donor experiences, strengthened third-party campaigns and represented the mission at galas, walks, golf tournaments, sporting events and community outreach initiatives. Wherever the Foundation has a presence, she is often the person welcoming guests, listening to their stories and helping them discover support or a way to contribute. A thoughtful manager and mentor, she is also helping another emerging professional find her place in the sector. Creative, ethical, compassionate and collaborative, she transforms fresh ideas into meaningful connections. She is a rising star whose leadership is already strengthening her organization and the community it serves.

Nominated by: The Ottawa Cancer Foundation