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

Send us Fan MailWe 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.Visit EthnoMed.org for additional resources. Follow us on YouTube and Instagram @EthnoMedUW