Edna Semiti: Serving the People of Africa
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Edna Semiti is the Director of Human Resources for the Africa Service Center. With this newly formed division of Mercy Ships in Africa, Edna is thrilled to be on thegroundbreaking team that will better serve our crew and patients from thecontinent. Edna grew up in both Tanzania and Kenya and comes to Mercy Ships with extensive education and experience. Most importantly, she longs to give back to her society allthat she has learned and believes that God brought her to Mercy Ships for a reason. In this episode, Edna shares the purpose behind the new Africa Service Center, her role in human resources, and her goal to recruit professionals from all over the continent of Africa to come volunteer. With big dreams and an even bigger heart, Edna shines and will uplift you. For more information about Mercy Ships, visit www.mercyships.org Follow us on Instagram at New Mercies Podcast
Released on 26 Jun 2023
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