Sisters Folk Festival brings Mitchell on board

Kerani Mitchell never imagined she'd one day work for the organization that first sparked her love of music and community involvement. A product of the Sisters schools and the Americana Project, Mitchell got her degree in international studies in Seattle. Her background in non-profit work made her a great fit for Sisters Folk Festival Inc.

Growing up here, she saw the job of volunteer coordinator as a chance to give back to the community and live a life in line with her values.

"Being engaged in nature and the arts as well as living simply is important to me," she said from her new desk at the Sisters Folk Festival office.

Mitchell's excited to get to know new people as well as reconnecting in a new way with those she knew from her childhood.

"I'm looking forward to getting to know people in a different context. Working with my community and supporting music and the arts is part of who I am. Being the volunteer coordinator will allow me to do what I love."

A background in international studies positioned Mitchell to work with people from different walks of life and bring them together.

"Sisters Folk Festival has grown as well as its music and programming," said Mitchell. "It reflects how Sisters is keeping up with the times and the fact that we're growing and nurturing the next generation in a way that brings all of the generations together."

The Americana Project taught Mitchell history through music.

"It helped me to see where I fit in as a child. There's room for me in this narrative and that's extremely exciting. I'm looking forward to working with the current staff and the opportunity to grow and learn from strong women who are experienced and talented."

For more information about the Sisters Folk Festival, visit www.sistersfolkfestival.org.