Wondwossen Mezlekia has a background in Agricultural Economics and experiences as a researcher and Marketing Head for Ethiopia's largest producer and exporter of fruits and vegetables. He is currently an active board member for Fair Trade Puget Sound (FTPS) and volunteers for many other initiatives aimed against poverty.
He chaired the Justice System Reform program in Ethiopia that was funded by the World Bank as well as acting as a Legal Advisor to one of the State Governors in Ethiopia and trainer of Alternative Dispute Resolution. He served in various national committees, drafting many State Government contracts. Currently, he also serves as a volunteer in Legal Services of Northern Virginia to give free service for low-income families.
