Provider Pulse Ep. 14 (2): In The Shadow Of War, Toward The Light Of Opportunity: Daniella Runyambo's Story (Part 2) The EthnoMed podcast

Provider Pulse Ep. 14 (2): In the Shadow of War, Toward the Light of Opportunity: Daniella Runyambo's Story (Part 2)

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We continue our Provider Pulse interview series where we elevate diverse voices from across healthcare fields to hear the paths people took to their current roles and how their life experiences shape the care they provide.

In the second part of this two-part episode, we continue our conversation with Daniella Runyambo, co-executive director of Programs and Community Impact at the Refugee Community Partnership, we follow her journey into adulthood. Daniella reflects on her college years in Maine, the challenges of balancing education with family responsibilities, and the pivotal experiences that shaped her career path. She shares how becoming a mother — and facing bias in the healthcare system during childbirth — transformed her perspective and fueled her commitment to advocacy. Today, Daniella leads efforts to ensure immigrant and refugee families can navigate healthcare systems with dignity and support.

Whether you are a pre-health student, a practicing clinician, or someone interested in how personal history shapes professional identity, Daniella’s story will be a source of inspiration.

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Chapters

1. Intro Quote from Daniella Runyambo (00:00:00)

2. Podcast Introduction, Part 1 Recap, Today's Arc (00:00:28)

3. Finding Belonging on Campus at the University of Maine (00:01:28)

4. U.S. vs Central African education (00:03:24)

5. First-year Struggle, then Recovery (00:05:53)

6. School While Working Full-Time, Family Responsibilities (00:07:58)

7. Choosing Biology as a Major; Father's Influence (00:10:09)

8. Post-Graduation Skills Gap and Pivot (00:12:01)

9. Breakthrough at Duke; Research Job and Publications (00:16:16)

10. Maternal Health Crisis and Systemic Bias (00:18:32)

11. Building the Language Navigator Program (00:22:15)

12. Zion Today: Joy, Music, and Navigating the World as a Blind Child (00:24:05)

13. "Why Not Us?": Reframing Family Purpose and Resilience (00:26:45)

14. Advice to Her Younger Self: Pause, Reflect, Mentor (00:28:47)

15. Honor Small Jobs; Gain Skills from Every Role (00:33:18)

16. Becoming co-Executive Director (co-ED); Seeing Leadership in Herself (00:36:06)

17. Work Ethic as Leadership; Importance of Authenticity (00:38:35)

18. Gratitude, Importance of Mentorship (00:42:09)

19. Outro and Closing Reflections of Part 2 (00:44:19)

20. Next Episode Preview, Dr. Ethan Hua (00:44:44)

21. Credits and Contact Information (00:45:34)

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