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Indianapolis, Indiana · Est. 2026

Where Medicine,
Public Health,
and Faith Come Together

Dr. Getachew Genetu Tegegne · MD, MPH, MDiv

GGT Consulting bridges the gap between clinical expertise, public health science, and pastoral wisdom — delivering whole-person solutions for hospitals, government agencies, nonprofits, faith communities, and individuals.

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15+
Years Experience
500+
Clinical Sites Managed
MD·MPH·MDiv
Triple Credentials
6,000+
Diaspora Served
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About Dr. Tegegne

A physician.
An epidemiologist.
A pastor.

Dr. Getachew Genetu Tegegne, MD MPH MDiv — Founder, GGT Consulting
15+
Years Serving
MD
ECFMG Certified
MPH
Epidemiology
MDiv
Wesley Seminary
DMin
Candidate

"For 15 years, people asked me to choose between medicine, public health, and faith. I believe these three callings are stronger together."

Dr. Getachew Genetu Tegegne is the founder of GGT Consulting — the DBA of Getachew Genetu Tegegne Consulting LLC. A physician, epidemiologist, and Senior Pastor rooted in Indianapolis's Ethiopian and Eritrean immigrant community, he brings a rare integration of clinical expertise, public health leadership, and counseling wisdom to every engagement.

With over 15 years of clinical research management across 500+ sites, active epidemiological work at the Indiana State Department of Health, and leadership of Ethiopian Christ International Church of Indianapolis, Dr. Tegegne serves organizations that need solutions no single discipline can provide alone.

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Medicine & Clinical Research
MD · ECFMG Certified · 500+ clinical sites · IU School of Medicine · Syneos Health
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Public Health & Epidemiology
MPH · Indiana State Department of Health · Health equity strategy · Program evaluation
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Counseling & Mental Wellness
Individual · Couples · Family · Group · Culturally-responsive · Open to all backgrounds · Bilingual Amharic/English
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Patient Advocacy & Health Navigation
Bilingual Amharic/English · Individual navigation · Institutional program design · Immigrant health equity
What We Do

Six integrated service areas

Drawing on clinical medicine, epidemiology, counseling expertise, and patient advocacy to deliver solutions no single-discipline firm can match.

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Public Health & Epidemiology Consulting
Surveillance, program evaluation, health equity strategy, community needs assessments, and data analysis for health departments, hospitals, and government agencies.
From $100/hr · Projects from $3,500
02
Clinical Research Management
Full-cycle trial management across 500+ sites — IRB compliance, protocol development, regulatory submissions, EDC systems (Medidata Rave, Oracle), and GCP compliance.
From $110/hr · Site visits from $900
03
Cultural Competence & Health Education
Bilingual (Amharic/English) health education programs for Ethiopian, Eritrean, and immigrant communities. Organizational training, screenings, curriculum development.
From $85/hr · Training from $800/session
04
Counseling & Mental Wellness Services
Individual, couples, family, and group counseling open to everyone — regardless of faith background. Specializing in marriage, grief, acculturation stress, anxiety, life transitions, and relationship challenges.
Individual from $100 · Couples from $130 · Group from $175
05
Grant Writing & Program Development
Full grant proposals, logic models, needs assessments, and program design for equity-focused and immigrant-serving initiatives — including HRSA, CDC, and private foundations.
From $85/hr · Proposals from $1,200
06
Patient Advocacy & Health Navigation
Bilingual (Amharic/English) health navigation for Ethiopian, Eritrean, and immigrant patients — explaining diagnoses, navigating insurance, accompanying appointments, and designing advocacy programs for hospitals and FQHCs.
Navigation from $75/session · Programs from $3,000
"Where Medicine, Public Health, and Faith Come Together."
GGT Consulting · Est. 2026
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  • Faith-integrated and general counseling services
  • Ethiopian & Eritrean community outreach
  • Church and ministry partnerships
  • Academic and doctoral publications
  • Personal thought-leadership contexts
DBA · Trade Name
GGT
Consulting
  • Hospital and healthcare system proposals
  • Government agency contracts
  • Nonprofit grant applications
  • Business cards and email signatures
  • Corporate-facing institutional outreach
Transparent Pricing

Rates that reflect
expertise and impact

All engagements begin with a complimentary 30-minute discovery call. Rates below reflect 2026 market benchmarks, your investment in whole-person expertise, and the unique value of MD + MPH + MDiv credentials.

Rate Tiers: Entry rates serve community organizations and first engagements. Mid rates apply to nonprofits and government agencies. Expert rates reflect hospital systems and complex multi-deliverable projects. A 15–20% discount is available for qualifying faith-based and nonprofit organizations.
Public Health & Epidemiology
$100 – $175/hr
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ServiceEntryMidExpert
Hourly consulting$100/hr$140/hr$175/hr
Monthly retainer (≤20 hrs)$2,000/mo$3,000/mo$4,500/mo
Program evaluation$3,500$7,000$12,000
Community health needs assessment$4,000$9,000$18,000
Half-day training/workshop$500$1,000$2,000
Clinical Research Management
$110 – $185/hr
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ServiceEntryMidExpert
Hourly consulting$110/hr$150/hr$185/hr
Site monitoring visit$900$1,800$3,200
IRB submission support$1,200$2,500$4,500
Protocol development$1,500$4,000$7,500
Regulatory compliance review$1,000$2,500$4,500
Cultural Competence & Health Education
$85 – $150/hr
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ServiceEntryMidExpert
Hourly consulting$85/hr$120/hr$150/hr
Org training (half-day)$800$1,500$2,800
Org training (full day)$1,400$2,500$4,500
Community health workshop$350$750$1,200
Curriculum development$1,500$3,000$6,000
Counseling & Mental Wellness Services
$100 – $350/session · All backgrounds welcome
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ServiceStandardMidPremium
Individual session (50 min)$100$135$175
Couples / marriage counseling (50 min)$130$165$210
Pre-marital counseling (50 min)$130$165$210
Family session (60 min)$150$185$235
Group session (90 min, up to 8)$175$250$350
Grief & loss counseling (50 min)$100$135$175
Anxiety & life transitions (50 min)$100$135$175
Open to everyone — regardless of faith, background, or belief. Faith-integrated sessions available for those who prefer them. Sliding scale available for community members with financial need. First session free for new clients. Inquire directly.
Grant Writing & Program Development
$85 – $165/hr · Projects from $1,200
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ServiceEntryMidExpert
Hourly rate$85/hr$125/hr$165/hr
Small grant proposal (<$25K)$1,200$2,000$3,500
Mid grant ($25K–$100K)$2,500$4,500$7,000
Large / federal grant ($100K+)$5,000$8,000$14,000
Monthly grant retainer$1,500/mo$2,500/mo$4,500/mo
Note: Percentage-based grant writing fees are prohibited by professional standards (AFP & GPA). GGT Consulting strictly adheres to ethical billing practices.
Patient Advocacy & Health Navigation
$75/session · Programs from $3,000
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ServiceCommunityStandardInstitutional
Health navigation session (60 min)$75$100$120/hr
Appointment accompaniment$100$125$150
Insurance / billing advocacy$75/hr$100/hr$125/hr
Patient advocacy program design—$3,000$10,000
Navigator program training—$800/session$2,500/session
Sliding scale available for Ethiopian & Eritrean community members with financial need. First consultation is always free. GGT Consulting also designs institutional patient advocacy programs for hospitals, FQHCs, and managed care organizations.
Community & Outreach

Rooted in the
Ethiopian & Eritrean
community

Indianapolis is home to approximately 6,000 members of the East African diaspora. GGT Consulting was built from within this community and exists to serve it.

As Senior Pastor of Ethiopian Christ International Church of Indianapolis and a physician fluent in Amharic, Dr. Tegegne brings a rare combination of cultural credibility, clinical authority, and community trust to every engagement in and around this community.

"Healing people — whole. Not just in body, but in mind, culture, and connection."

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Ethiopian Christ International Church of Indianapolis
Sunday services 12:00–2:00 PM · 1305 Bridgeport Road, Indianapolis, IN · Counseling services available through GGT Consulting
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Bilingual Health Services (Amharic & English)
Health education, counseling, and community outreach delivered in Amharic and English for Ethiopian and Eritrean immigrant families across Indianapolis's west side
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Community Health Screenings & Events
Free and low-cost community health screenings, workshops, and outreach events serving immigrant and underserved populations in partnership with local organizations
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Second-Generation Doctoral Research
DMin research at Wesley Seminary on "Nurturing Faith in Second-Generation Ethiopian Immigrant Adolescents in Indianapolis Through Discipleship" — the Rooted Faith program
~6KEast African Diaspora
2Languages
∞Community Trust
Blog & Resources

Insights on health, faith,
and community

Practical guidance and thought leadership at the intersection of medicine, public health, counseling, and community.

Public Health 📊
Why Culturally-Responsive Public Health Programs Outperform Generic Interventions
Evidence-based programs that integrate cultural context, language, and community trust consistently show better health outcomes than one-size-fits-all approaches. Here is why — and how to build them.
Coming SoonRead More →
Faith & Health ✝
The Church as a Health Hub: Integrating Whole-Person Care into Ministry
Faith communities are among the most trusted institutions in immigrant neighborhoods. A physician-pastor's perspective on how churches can lead in community health without compromising their spiritual mission.
Coming SoonRead More →
Grant Writing 📝
5 Mistakes Nonprofits Make When Writing Equity-Focused Grant Proposals
From missing the needs assessment to underestimating evaluation costs, these are the most common errors in health equity grant proposals — and how to avoid every one of them.
Coming SoonRead More →
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Get In Touch

Let's work
together

Ready to build healthier, more equitable, and more resilient communities? We'd love to hear about your project.

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Registered Address
6329 Stone Side Dr
Plainfield, IN 46168
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Ethiopian Christ International Church
1305 Bridgeport Rd, Indianapolis, IN
Sundays 12:00–2:00 PM

Free 30-minute discovery call included with every new engagement inquiry. No obligation — just a conversation about how GGT Consulting can serve your organization.

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"Where Medicine, Public Health, and Faith Come Together."