Hawinet Bekele

Product

Hawinet brings over 7 years of experience in product management and digital innovation, with a specialised background in user-centred design, building digital systems/tools for both the Health and Agriculture sectors. She previously worked at Digital Green and JSI, where she led cross-sectoral initiatives that improved access to agricultural advisory services and strengthened last‑mile vaccine/distribution of pharmaceuticals delivery in underserved communities. She specialises in designing inclusive digital tools for underserved populations, with particular experience in government partnerships, iterative product development, and scaling solutions in low-resource settings. Her approach is grounded in co-creation with end users and translating real-world constraints into intuitive digital experiences.

Hawinet brings a systems-thinking mindset and a strong foundation in context-aware design, coupled with a commitment to equity, collaboration, and delivering practical, scalable solutions. She’s excited to contribute to global health efforts that leverage technology to expand access and improve outcomes, particularly where data, diagnostics, and frontline worker support intersect.