Tsehaitu "Tubi" Retta
About Tsehaitu "Tubi" Retta
Tsehaitu 'Tubi' Retta serves as the Deputy Director of the Girls Opportunity Alliance at the Obama Foundation, a position she has held since 2019. She has a background in law and public policy, with previous roles at The White House and the U.S. Department of State.
Current Role at Obama Foundation
Tsehaitu Retta serves as the Deputy Director of the Girls Opportunity Alliance at the Obama Foundation. In this role, she focuses on initiatives aimed at empowering girls and promoting gender equality. Since joining the foundation in 2019, she has contributed to various projects that support education and leadership opportunities for girls globally. Her work aligns with the foundation's mission to inspire and empower individuals to create positive change in their communities.
Previous Experience at The White House
Prior to her current position, Tsehaitu Retta worked at The White House as the Associate Director of Policy from 2016 to 2017. During her nine-month tenure, she was involved in policy development and implementation, contributing to initiatives that addressed civil rights and social justice issues. This experience provided her with insights into the intersection of policy and community impact.
Experience at U.S. Department of State
Tsehaitu Retta has held multiple roles at the U.S. Department of State. She served as a Compliance and Outreach Officer from 2012 to 2016, where she focused on ensuring compliance with civil rights regulations. Following this, she worked as a Special Assistant to the Director and Assistant Secretary of Civil Rights from 2017 to 2018. In both positions, she contributed to advancing civil rights and promoting equity within the department.
Education and Expertise
Tsehaitu Retta earned her Doctor of Jurisprudence from the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law, completing her studies from 2009 to 2012. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Politics, African American Studies, and Government from the University of Maryland, where she studied from 2005 to 2009. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in legal and political frameworks, enhancing her expertise in civil rights and policy advocacy.