Leah Seyoum-Tesfa

President
Reaching Families Advocacy and Support Group

Leah Seyoum-Tesfa is president of Reaching Families Advocacy and Support Group, a nonprofit organization that supports Ethiopian and Eritrean families raising children with special needs in the United States.

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Maria Chahrour and Leah Seyoum-Tesfa framed by a window at Maria's home.
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