29 min
We Are The Outsiders w/ Dr. Christine Ngaruiya Career Safari
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- Careers
In many regards, Dr. Christine Ngaruiya (Kenyan-American), considers herself an outsider. Being born in the US to immigrants - then moving to Kenya and living there as a Kenyan-America. Nevertheless, throughout her life she has been brave enough to make her voice heard. She found a space to channel her voice within the medical research field, exploring topics around noncommunicable diseases. At the time of this recording she was a Director and Associate Professor at Yale School of Medicine. She has now taken on a new role at Stanford University's medical school.
In this episode we discuss:
Being an outsider - being bullied in Kenya and dealing with racism in the US Learning how to create work boundaries
Recognizing her role as a leader and advocate
Watch the full episode on YouTube
Episode edited by Yamini Ranjan.
In many regards, Dr. Christine Ngaruiya (Kenyan-American), considers herself an outsider. Being born in the US to immigrants - then moving to Kenya and living there as a Kenyan-America. Nevertheless, throughout her life she has been brave enough to make her voice heard. She found a space to channel her voice within the medical research field, exploring topics around noncommunicable diseases. At the time of this recording she was a Director and Associate Professor at Yale School of Medicine. She has now taken on a new role at Stanford University's medical school.
In this episode we discuss:
Being an outsider - being bullied in Kenya and dealing with racism in the US Learning how to create work boundaries
Recognizing her role as a leader and advocate
Watch the full episode on YouTube
Episode edited by Yamini Ranjan.
29 min