About

“What is the essence of life? To serve others and to do good.”
—Aristotle

Fessha came to the United States after finishing high school in his native Ethiopia. While studying Health Science, Biology and Business Administration at San Francisco State University, he supported himself by working in the hospitality industry. He began as a dishwasher, then quickly worked his way up to become the General Manager of a major hotel chain. Fessha soon opened his first restaurant, Buttercup Café, in Berkeley, CA. After years of success with the café, he opened the Buttercup Cocina, a fine dining restaurant with Caribbean and Latin American flavor.

Fessha enjoyed success in the business world, but he soon realized that his true calling was to help others. He sought to provide direct core services to seniors, the impoverished, the underprivileged, and the physically and mentally challenged. With this new goal, Fessha returned to college, where he earned his MA in Gerontology. He has also earned business degrees and care certificates to better serve others in need.

With his degree in gerontology, Fessha started his passion project, Senior Pro Services, in 2003. The company that provided professional fiduciary services, comprehensive clinical health management services, personal care and care-giving management services.

Fessha has gone on to found three non-profit organizations in the United States (501-C3, 501-C4, 501-C12), and one in Ethiopia. All aid seniors, refugees, and immigrants. He has also volunteered his time and expertise as a consultant and as an advisor and as a board member to non-profit organizations as well as to senior housing organizations, churches, and immigrant organizations.

Degrees, Certificates and Diplomas

• PhD candidate in Leadership in Gerontology, Concordia University, Chicago, IL
• Certified in Managing Health and Chronic condition in Older Adults, University of Southern CA
• MA, Gerontology, San Francisco State University
• BS, Biological Science, San Francisco State University
• BA, Business Management, California State East Bay, Hayward
• AS, Fiduciary Management, California State Fullerton
• Certified Care Manager (NACCM)

Current Professional Highlights

CEO, Founder and Owner of Senior Pro Services, LLC. (USA). A company dedicated to enriching the lives of the elderly, impoverished, and physically and mentally challenged individuals by providing a comprehensive and superior array of clinical and non-clinical in-home health care services.