From Amsterdam to the NHS: Power of Support and Mentorship

In this episode of the RACE in STEM podcast, host Steve Fuller sits down with Rachel Osei - biomedical scientist and Programme Manager at the NIHR - to unpack her extraordinary journey across countries, cultures and career hurdles.Rachel opens up about:Navigating three cultures as a Ghanaian-Dutch girl growing up in the UKLearning English from scratch and how it shaped her gritFalling in love with science in Year 9 and pushing through academic setbacksBreaking into the health research sector without traditional networksThe power of mentorship, faith and community in building an equitable careerThis is a candid and inspiring conversation for anyone at the intersection of identity and ambition in STEM.Part of The IN Group Communities, Race in STEM a safe, judgement-free space to share one another’s experiences and ideas. Together, we can challenge the status quo and showcase the excellence of the underrepresented in STEM.Keep in touch and find out more about RACE in STEM!