BanchayehuTarikuZegeye was born in 1983 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from St. Mary's University. She has experience as a teacher and assistant manager for her family's personal business. She is motivated, competitive, and able to work well under pressure or balance multiple responsibilities. She has strong communication skills in Amharic, Afan Oromo, and English. She works well in teams and is able to encourage others and overcome differences. She also enjoys problem solving, reading, and helping others.