EPISODE · Dec 9, 2025 · 47 MIN
E27 - Colombian in the USA
from Coming To America · host Ed Halla
David Hurtado was born and raised in Bogota, growing up during turbulent times in Colombian history. He moved to the US in 2008 for graduate studies in public health at Harvard University.He lived in the Boston, MA area until 2015, when he then moved to Portland, where he works as an associate professor at Oregon Health & Science University, researching occupational stress and workplace health and safety.He is married to a Colombian educator, and they have two kids born in Portland in 2018 and 2022.His immigrant story involves science, academia, and rock music.
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In this episode of 'Coming to America,' the guest is David Hurtado, an immigrant from Bogota, Colombia. He shares his experiences growing up in Colombia during the politically tumultuous 1980s and 1990s. Despite the violence around him, David had a relatively stable upbringing. His passion for music and academia led him to pursue public health studies at Harvard University, where he completed a Master’s, PhD, and postdoctoral research. David now resides in Portland, Oregon, working as an Associate Professor at OHSU, where he focuses on improving workplace health and safety. His story highlights the resilience, determination, and contributions of immigrants to the United States.
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