Welcome to the Dragon Community: Mahlet Habtemeskel

Q. What made you decide to continue your education and career at Moorhead?

A: I have had many mentors through the years of being at Moorhead that supported me and believed in me. They are the reason I choose to continue my education and career at this school. Social capital is so important in work and education, more than money could ever offer, and that has been clear while being here.

Q: What unique experiences do you bring to Moorhead?

A: As an international student and worker, I bring a different perspective to the table. All the work experiences and education that I have from Ethiopia, Sweden, and the United States has put me in a strong position to bring unique perspectives while approaching my job responsibilities.

Q. How do you prefer to start your workday?

A: I am a morning person, and I love to start my day with tea. Earl Grey and English Breakfast are my favorites.

Q. What energizes you the most outside of your workday?

A. Remembering that I have a goal and my purpose. I love having different things to work on in my personal and work life.

Q. What is the best advice you were given and who was it from?

A. Dr. Lee Vigilant, my professor and advisor for my undergrad, helped me realize that if you are always focusing on your weaknesses, your strengths will become your weaknesses as well. So, it is important to invest time in your strengths to keep improving.

Q. If you could choose a superpower what would it be?

A. I would love to mind read. Communicating would be much easier if I could hear everyone’s honest thoughts. 

Welcome to the Dragon Community, Mahlet!