Making an Impact in the Community: PharmD student Jemal Hussein

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Most people wouldn't guess that I grew up in a small village in Ethiopia but that is where my story began. My family owned the only tea shop in bakery oven ago which is where I first learned what a humble and loving family owned business look like. We had to leave everything behind but each other eventually we became refugees in kenya for three years while we awaited my aunt to have enough money to sponsor us to immigrate to America. In 2004 we arrived in Los Angeles Koreatown which was needless to say a culture shock not to mention it was a challenge to have to learn how to speak, read and write in english as a young child. When I started to get a better grasp on the language school became more enjoyable although things were looking up in school, the neighborhood we lived in had a severe drug problem and gang violence and my mother felt it was my best interest to drop out of high school and obtained my GED instead and moved to santa Monica college where I got my A degree and transferred to U. C. Davis. During my time at U. C. Davis I became heavily involved in activities that gave back to the community especially low income vulnerable communities. I often spend birthday celebrations and food kitchens with my closest friends and regularly partake in community service. After graduating from UC Davis, I enrolled in Charles, Drew University's Master of science biomedical sciences program. While there I realized pharmacy school is going to be the best path for me because I could nurture and combine my passion for chemistry healthcare and give them back to the community all through the same career. I'm proud to be part of the Kick Graduate Institute Farm D Class of 2023 K G I is my new home and has a graduate school community that is focused on collaboration and innovation Building off my passion for community service. Born at U. C. Davis, I wanted to make a difference. Along with a few friends established a 51C3 nonprofit that provides health screenings and hygiene kits for underserved communities. 10 of health was born to make health equity and underserved communities a reality telehealth serves not only Los Angeles communities but also communities throughout California. Even internationally we have joined outreach forces with satellite cafe as a helpful weekly distributions of these hygiene kits at our local level. We are grateful for the collaboration and like mindedness to help those in need. As a young refugee in kenya, I learned to appreciate the small things in life, not to take things for granted. Giving back to underserved communities, helps me feel a sense of purpose and appreciation for how far I've come education and experience. I'm gaining a K. G. I will undoubtedly be a channel for me to continue on my mission.