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Chikodi Ohaya is a first-generation Nigerian immigrant and a medical student at the University of Arizona. Surviving religious persecution in her childhood imbued her with a strong passion to become an instrument of healing while amplifying the voices of those in marginalized communities. To that end, she is a co-editor of her medical school’s newsletter, “The Differential”, where she explores the intersection of health disparities, ethics, and medicine. Chikodi has also developed various community initiatives such as “Lyft Every Voice”, a program she created with the Coalition of Blacks Against Cancer to provide transportation access to Black cancer patients in Arizona through Lyft. Additionally, she is a co-founder of the Medical R.E.N.E.W.A.L. Program, an initiative that provides medical supplies to under-resourced clinics locally and internationally. Chikodi is excited to pursue her master’s degree in journalism at Stanford, and she aspires to educate and empower underserved communities throughout her career as a physician-journalist. Aside from her career interests, Chikodi is an avid foodie who is passionate about photography and proficient in American Sign Language.

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Budget Woes Cause Oakland Council to Consider Fire, Police Cuts

by Chikodi Ohaya November 3, 2024 0

Hiring freezes, travel restrictions, and reductions of city contracts have had little effect, and Oakland's finance department estimates a $120 million deficit ... Read more.