Mercy Ogutu
Mercy is a community policy engagement specialist focusing on expanding education and community awareness on health, education, affordable housing, small business support programs, and mental health resources.
From the White House, to the House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate, to Atlanta, Georgia, and across the District of Columbia, Mercy has worked with civic associations, elected officials, and non-profits to coordinate community-wide events and ensure strategic communication on political change across social media platforms.
Background
Born in Kenya and raised in Atlanta, Ga, Mercy is happy to represent her Luo and Luyha indigenous culture and community. Mercy proudly represents her heritage and recognize the sacrifices her ancestors made.
As an immigrant and with a background of growing up in a overlooked minority community in Atlanta, Ga, Mercy has worked hard to advocate and expand more change towards immigration rights, educational and college resources, voting rights, affordable healthcare, and mental health awareness in underserved communities in Georgia and also in Washington, DC.
Education
At 22, Mercy is pursuing her Master's of Arts in Public Relations.
At 21, Mercy graduated from Trinity Washington University Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and International Affairs, with an Africana Studies Minor.
At 18, Mercy graduated with Dean's list honors for her Associate's Degree of Applied Science in Network Systems Administration from DeVry University in Decatur, Georgia.
