Meet Angelique

Angelique Nijimbere is a RISE AmeriCorps member serving with Eastern Iowa African Diaspora and Hoover Community School in Cedar Rapids.

Born in Tanzania, Angelique is fluent in both Kirundi and English. She is currently studying Psychology at Kirkwood Community College and plans to continue her education by pursuing a Masters degree.

During her RISE service term, Angelique will be a Planning Coordinator, and she is making it a priority to serve the kids at the school!

Her hobbies include cooking, planning mini get-togethers with family and friends, spending time with close friends, and best of all, sleeping.