Kuma Kumsa most recently served as a financial manager at Astrion, a consulting company specializing in defense, government, homeland security, intelligence, science, and space. Upon graduation, he aims to pursue a career in policy, consulting, and fiscal management. Fluent in English, Amharic, and Oromo, Kuma holds a bachelor's degree in economics from the University of Massachusetts Boston and a bachelor's degree in natural resource management from Hawassa University, Ethiopia.