About the Author:
Haleemah Okusi
Member Name: Halimot-Sadia Okusi (Haleemah Okusi)
Pronouns: She/her/hers
NHC Program: NHC Central California
Host Site: Central Valley Health Network
Position Title: Capacity Builder / Community Health Liaison
Where are you from? I was born in Lagos State, Nigeria, and moved to the US in the summer of 2016. I currently reside in Fresno, CA, for the NHC program, but my family is based in Bakersfield, CA.
Megumi Yamamoto
Name: Megumi Yamamoto
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
NHC Program: Central California
Host Site: Livingston Community Health
Position Title: Community Health Center Specialist
Where are you from? I was born in Baldwin Park and grew up in Diamond Bar, CA. I moved to Pomona, CA in 2020 and now reside in Merced, CA
Why did you decide to join NHC? I decided to join NHC because of my passion for serving in the central valley and advocating for a healthy community. I saw NHC's mission which drove me to apply to this inclusive program.