Meet Nyakek

Nyakek Tete is a RISE AmeriCorps member serving with The Bridge of Storm Lake. 

Nyakek was born and grew up in South Sudan. After leaving her home country, Nyakek stayed in a refugee camp in Kenya for many years. She came to the United States in 2013 and resettled in Iowa.

For a few years Nyakek worked at Tyson Foods in Storm Lake. She is currently attending English classes and advancing in her career every day. ​Nyakek describes herself as a very hard work who is not afraid to make sure everything looks clean!

In her spare time, Nyakek enjoys watching WWE and speaking on the phone with her family.