Mimo Haile Smith, Mph
About Mimo Haile Smith, Mph
Mimo Haile Smith is a Co-Founder of Mimo's Coffee, Co. and has a diverse background in project management and program analysis, having worked at various organizations including Cisco and Metabiota. She holds a Master's degree in Public Health and has been recognized as one of the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts 100 Changemakers and Community Organizers.
Work at Mimo's Coffee, Co.
Mimo Haile Smith has served as Co-Founder of Mimo's Coffee, Co. since 2020. The company is based in Oakland, California, and focuses on providing high-quality Ethiopian coffee. Under her leadership, the business has aimed to highlight the cultural significance of Ethiopian coffee, particularly through traditional coffee ceremonies. Mimo's Coffee, Co. reflects her passion for coffee and her commitment to promoting the rich heritage of Ethiopian coffee culture.
Previous Experience in Project Management
Before co-founding Mimo's Coffee, Co., Mimo Haile Smith worked as a Lead Strategist and Project Manager at Provoc from 2020 to 2022 in Oakland, California. She also held the position of Project Manager for Corporate Social Responsibility at Cisco from 2019 to 2020. Earlier in her career, she was a Program Manager for Behavioral Risk Analytic at Metabiota from 2016 to 2019, and a Program Analyst at Oakland Unite from 2013 to 2016. Her diverse roles have equipped her with extensive project management skills.
Educational Background
Mimo Haile Smith holds a Master's degree in Public Health from the University of San Francisco. She also earned a Bachelor of Science degree with a focus on Bio Science, emphasizing Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior, from the University of California, Davis. Additionally, she participated in an abroad program at UADE, where she studied Music and Culture in Latin America. Her educational background supports her expertise in public health and community engagement.
Community Involvement and Achievements
Mimo Haile Smith has been recognized for her contributions to the community. She was honored as one of the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts 100 Changemakers and Community Organizers. Mimo co-founded Coco Coalition, an organization dedicated to addressing the mental health needs of women of the African Diaspora. Her work reflects a commitment to social impact and community well-being.
Cultural Heritage and Personal Interests
Mimo Haile Smith migrated from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, over 20 years ago. She has a strong connection to the Habesha community and enjoys traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremonies. Her family background includes a mother who was an expert in importing cars from Europe and a father who was a car enthusiast. Mimo's interests in cars and coffee are influenced by her upbringing in a family that owned a car import and export service in Ethiopia.