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Abraham Dejene serves as an Adjunct Faculty member at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine and maintains affiliations with Brown University's Mindfulness Center and School of Professional Studies, specializing in mindfulness-based interventions for underserved communities and people of color.
His academic credentials include:
- Master of Public Health (MPH) from Brown University with a mindfulness concentration
- Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Maryland
- Currently pursuing a Master’s in Counseling at Northwestern University
Dejene's research and practice focus on integrating mindfulness, yoga, and meditation into public health frameworks to address systemic stressors and build resilience among marginalized populations. He actively explores applications in social justice contexts, emphasizing culturally responsive adaptations that diversify wellness spaces and foster healing for communities of color through trauma-informed approaches.
No scientific awards are documented in the provided materials.
He designs and delivers mindfulness programs for juvenile detention centers, public schools, refugee camps (including Dzaleka Refugee Camp in Malawi), and community organizations, with notable initiatives like Harvard University's Mindful of Race series. While specific grant funding isn't detailed, his work consistently targets equitable access to wellness resources through community partnerships and retreat leadership across East Africa.
Dejene co-leads the Mindfulness Center at Brown University and facilitates a mindfulness teacher training program at the Dzaleka Refugee Camp, operating within collaborative networks focused on bridging Eastern philosophical traditions with contemporary mental health needs.
