Keaobaka Dabutha

Motivated and detail-oriented Public Health professional with strong background in research, community engagement, and student mentorship. Experienced in policy communication, wellness advocacy, and stakeholder coordination. Adept at working with diverse populations and promoting inclusive educational environments.

Student Advisor "Bison Mentor" - Gallaudet University - Washington, D.C.

(2025-08 - 2026-05)

• Support peers in navigating academic, wellness, and campus resources.
• Plan and promote events to enhance student success and retention.
• Build relationships with students and foster a warm welcome environment.
• Collaborate with academic advisors, school faculties to connect them with students.

Collegiate Traffic Safety Project Intern - Gallaudet University & Remote - Washington, D.C.

(2025-07 - 2025-12)

• Conduct research and compile literature matrix on community road safety.
• Analyze behavioral trends and support policy education and enforcement initiatives.
• Host booth for data collections from surveys.
• Help provide education and enforcement of policies regarding use of transportation modes.

Student Assistant – Mandela Washington Fellowship - Gallaudet University - Washington, D.C.

(2025-06 - 2025-06)

• Support African fellows; lead campus and D.C. tours
• Assist with cultural integration and resource access
• Building connections and bonding connections with fellows to make them feel welcome.

Peer Academic & Career Advisor - Gallaudet University - Washington, D.C.

(2024-08 - 2025-05)

• Provide academic and career advising to diverse student populations.
• Create educational content and promote university support resources.
• Serve as receptionist to refer students to academic advisors and different departments.
• Help show students how to use different campus dashboards for classes, looking for jobs like Workday app, Handshake and navigating course catalogs.

Student Assistant – Mandela Washington Fellowship - Gallaudet University - Washington, D.C.

(2024-06 - 2024-06)

• Support African fellows; lead campus and D.C. tours
• Assist with cultural integration and resource access
• Support fellow onboarding and orientation activities
• Monitor daily program schedules and communicate updates or changes to Fellows and staff in a timely manner

Community Advisor "University Residence Halls" - Gallaudet University - Washington, D.C.

(2023-08 - 2024-08)

• Mediate student conflicts and foster positive residential communities.
• Manage front-desk operations, inventory, and equipment logs.
• Organize social and community-building activities.
• Assist students with personal, academic, and transition concerns.
• Respond to resident needs, facilities concerns, and emergencies

Student Assistant – Mandela Washington Fellowship Program - Gallaudet University - Washington, D.C.

(2023-06 - 2023-06)

• Assist African fellows with cultural integration and campus navigation.
• Coordinate tours and provide logistical support for program events.
• Assist with pre-program planning and post-program wrap-up activities

Bachelor of Science - Public Health - Gallaudet University (2026-05)

High School Diploma - Swaneng Hill School (2018)