THIFEEN Deen
37 | Office of Congressman Peter Welch | Outreach Representative
Residence: Burlington
Career highlight(s): I'm most proud of the work I am doing now and working with amazing co-workers.
Community Involvement: My community involvement includes mentoring with Mercy Connections and volunteering
on local boards. I have also been lucky to have jobs which involve community engagement and building relationships with organizations and individuals who are the ones doing the real hard and important work of lifting up our communities.
What motivated you to live and work in Vermont? I was drawn to Vermont because my sister lived here. I stay in Vermont because of an amazing group of friends and colleagues who have surrounded me with love and community.
Favorite part of your job? My favorite part of my job is
helping people navigate complicated situations when they are most vulnerable.
Most inspiring mentor and why: My most inspiring mentor is my dad. When he worked he always led with kindness and people absolutely adored his unique charm and sweetness.
If I could emulate just a fraction of that I would have achieved success.
What is the best career advice you have received?
The best career advice I have received: always listen, it's ok to say "I don't know" and it is OK to be the lone dissenting voice in a room.
What three words best describe you: Three words that best describe me are brown, passionate, feminist
If you had unlimited access to funds, which cause(s) would you support: I would invest in causes that provide financial support and mentoring for women of color in STEM.