Tsion Abate’s career in agriculture and food security started following an undergraduate degree in Nursing and Nutrition. The teachings she received fueled her desire to address child malnutrition. Since completing a master’s degree in Food Security and Developmental Studies at Addis Ababa University, Tsion has worked as a nutrition and gender expert for many organizations. She currently holds a position at the International Livestock Research Institute, where she works to ensure gender mainstreaming, particularly in food security projects.