Ababa Morke was born and raised in Shashamane, Ethiopia, and moved to Minnesota at the age of 13.  After visiting Ethiopia, Ababa was inspired to start making reusable pads and sending it to girls in school. As the Director of Partnerships and programs, Ababa works to cultivate community based partnerships both in the U.S and Ethiopia which then leads to menstrual health education workshops and distribution of products. Ababa is a graduate of  University of Minnesota Duluth and resides in Minneapolis.