Zakiyat Djabakatie

Zakiyat Djabakatie is a dedicated healthcare professional with extensive experience in supporting individuals with mental disabilities and conducting medical testing. Currently serving as a Direct Support Professional at The Arc of Blackstone Valley since March 2019, Zakiyat assists with daily living activities and advocates for client wellbeing. Experience includes roles as a Medical Technologist at Quest Diagnostics, a Community Health Worker with the Epilepsy Foundation New England, and a Research Technician at Rhode Island College, emphasizing laboratory techniques and community health connections. Zakiyat holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Rhode Island College, supplemented by earlier experiences as a Behavior Therapist and an AmeriCorps Corps Member.