An entrepreneur living in Portland, Oregon, Mehariw Gelagay has a diverse professional background spanning healthcare management, real estate, and academia. Mehariw Gelagay leads RoyalCare, Inc. in Portland, Oregon, where he directs operations for a residential care facility dedicated to delivering 24/7 support to residents. His leadership emphasizes operational excellence and regulatory compliance.

Mehariw Gelagay has a proven track record of growing businesses and is further skilled at marketing and building client relationships. He serves as a licensed real estate broker in Oregon and Washington, assisting clients with buying and selling properties. He is also a multi-unit owner/operator through his company, Mehari Properties Inc., focusing on managing properties within the Portland metropolitan area.

Before moving to the United States, Mr. Gelagay built a solid academic career in Ethiopia. He taught marketing and business courses at higher education institutions, including the University of Gondar. He also contributed to curriculum development and conducted marketing research, publishing findings in academic journals.

Mr. Gelagay earned his MBA from the University of Gondar and his degree in marketing management from Adama University (gold medalist). Pursuing doctoral studies, he continues to expand his expertise by participating in professional organizations such as the Portland Metropolitan Association of Realtors, Oregon First Realtors, and Washington First Properties.