Dr. Carol Gijima is a Nurse Practitioner with more than a decade of nursing experience serving vulnerable and underserved populations. Her background includes psychiatric and mental health nursing, long-term care, regulatory compliance, and healthcare leadership. She is passionate about health equity, patient safety, mental health advocacy, and culturally responsive, holistic care and is honored to support Mission Africa’s mission of uplifting communities.
Beyond her professional practice, Dr. Carol serves as a board member of the Rainier Olympic Nurses Association, a constituent association of the Washington State Nurses Association dedicated to supporting, empowering, educating, and connecting nurses. She mentors high school students exploring healthcare careers and developing nursing skills through the Pierce County Skills Center.
Education:
Dr. Carol holds a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) specialization as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting.