As a first generation Ethiopian, Maranata has a strong passion for changing the stereotypical negative portrayal of Africa through the media. Maranata hopes to use her time here at Africa Faith and Justice Network to learn more about the issues that are happening around the continent of Africa and how to ultimately represent its people in the best light through the use of media. She hopes to use what she learns at Africa Faith and Justice Network to continue to promote positive developments and representation of the continent of Africa through media.