Mitike graduated from Wesleyan University in 2020 with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a minor in African studies. Mitike has a special interest in trauma-informed care and reconciliation. She has interned with nonprofits specifically serving youth and families, trauma survivors, and women.
She was first introduced to Sabin CDC during her service year with AmeriCorps NCCC. Mitike then went on to service Sabin in a part-time volunteer capacity while she served as an AmeriCorps VISTA at Oregon Health Authority in the Public Health department. Mitike completed a 9 week course to become a certified Community Health Worker and is excited to apply her expertise in resource navigation and peer advocacy to her role!