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A BIT ABOUT US
Mariam Nguyen traveled to Kenya and was volunteering at a pop-up clinic in the Kibera area when she noticed that a lot of the patients there had similar issues. She found out that there was only one emergency vehicle for the 500,000 people living in Kibera, and that their average life expectancy is only 30 years old. She decided to meet with local high schools to develop a health curriculum to teach to the students, hoping to catalyze change for the future generations through education. She decided to create a program where doctors could talk to students in Kibera through Zoom and teach them basic medical skills, while also educating them about different paths in the medical field. She partnered with UCESCO Africa to set up the zoom meetings each week and connect her to local high schools.
ABOUT THE FOUNDER
MARIAM NGUYEN
Mariam Nguyen, a student currently attending Furman University, finds fulfillment in contributing to her university community. As a member of the student government, she is honored to have the opportunity to serve her peers. Additionally, Mariam is grateful for the chance to be a part of the Riley Institute Advance Team, where she collaborates with others dedicated to social and civic engagement.
In her academic journey, Mariam has had the privilege of publishing two research papers. She feels fortunate to have been able to share her work at a national conference for global health. Her interests lie in the important areas of health equity and public policy, and she hopes to make a positive impact in these fields. Mariam Nguyen remains committed to learning and growing, humbly embracing opportunities to contribute to positive change.