PROFILE | Abighail (Abi) Tekeste
Abighail (Abi) Tekeste TIER Spring Intern
Abighail (Abi) Tekeste is a Spring Intern for NASH’s TIER, supporting the team in implementing a Community of Practice between NASH and the Colorado State University System; the TIER Student Champions Network; the Educational Hub (EduHub) for Displaced Ukrainians; and more. Abighail is passionate about supporting displaced populations and fostering educational opportunities for refugees and migrants. Abighail holds a Master’s degree in International Development from the Institut Barcelona d’Estudis Internacionals and has worked on programs focused on refugee support, community integration, and education. She has also been involved in efforts to expand access to higher education for English Language Learner (ELL) students in Colorado through the Colorado State University System and beyond.