Hailey Mitchell
(She/Her)
Veteran Peer Mentor
Hailey was born and raised in Kansas City, Missouri, and served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 2019-2023 as an Aviation Ordnance Systems Technician at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni in Japan.
Her experiences in the military further developed her interest in health, service, and the systems that influence people’s well-being. After her enlistment ended, she enrolled at San Diego Mesa College before transferring to the University of Washington’s School of Public Health to complete a Bachelor of Arts in Public Health-Global Health. She plans to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist.
Outside of school, Hailey enjoys cooking and attempting challenging dishes, traveling abroad with her wife, learning new languages, and staying active.