Mitu Yilma

Mitu Yilma has over 10 years of communications and digital experience in the private and nonprofit sectors. She currently serves as Director of Content + Brand for Born This Way Foundation where she oversees the communications and digital strategy for the organization. She is passionate about intentional storytelling and data-based narrative strategy to spark needed change. Prior to joining Born This Way Foundation, Mitu served in digital and marketing roles for Working America, the community affiliate of AFL-CIO, Advancement Project, The Atlantic, and National Journal.

Mitu’s work has been recognized by the Anthem, Webby, Shorty, and Shorty Impact Awards. She is also a writer and cultural commentator whose work with her writing partner has been featured in Teen Vogue, The Cut, Vulture, and HuffPost. Mitu is a graduate of Duke University.