Director of Mentorship
Dr. Clive Nyauncho, M.D., MHA, is a passionate and ardent advocate for health equity, determined to serve the needs of the uninsured and underinsured with limited access to health care. Born in Nairobi, Kenya, Dr. Nyauncho grew up appreciating nature, the wonder of science and exploring ways to solve problems. The journey to practicing Internal Medicine as a hospitalist with a focus on value-based medicine has taken him through several institutions, namely: North Hennepin Community College, University of Minnesota, Mayo Clinic Medical School, University of Massachusetts, and the world famous Morehouse School of Medicine.
The trials and tribulations have served as motivation for Dr. Nyauncho to inspire the next generation of physicians. With a tenacious drive to master his craft, he finds joy in community service and is passionate about increasing the number of minorities into the field of medicine, and, ultimately, bridging the healthcare gap through inclusion and collaborative efforts. Clive relaxes by drawing portraits, traveling and glamping, and exploring investment opportunities.
Director of Communications
Dr. Carolyne Njeri Kuria, MD, was born in Kikuyu, Kenya. She is a first-year Internal Medicine resident at Arrowhead Regional Medical Center in California. She graduated with Honors from St. George’s University School of Medicine and completed her undergraduate degree in English Writing with a minor in Biochemistry.
Director of Network Engagement
Jonathan Awori is a Pediatric Chief Resident at Seattle Children’s Hospital. He completed his residency in Pediatrics at Seattle Children’s Hospital/University of Washington during which he was awarded the Outstanding Peer Teaching Award in 2020. In 2018, he was selected as a New Century Scholar by the Academic Pediatric Association (APA). During his residency tenure at Seattle Children’s, Dr. Awori developed an interest in Pediatric Cardiology, focusing on the use of Virtual Reality and 3D Printed Technology to enhance trainee understanding of Congenital Heart Disease. He was also actively involved in global health through Seattle Children’s REACH program including on site work in Kisii, Kenya using Theatre in Health Education (THE) to address local health issues.
Prior to residency, Dr. Awori attended the University of Michigan Medical School on a full merit based scholarship. He further obtained a Master of Science degree in Clinical Research where his primary research examined the barriers to obtaining pediatric neurosurgical care in Kenya. Prior to medicine, Dr. Awori spent several years as a Theatre professor and actor, specializing in musical theatre and Shakespeare. He has evolved his background in the arts to pursue work in medical humanities including the use of theatrical improvisation to enhance medical communication. Most recently, Dr. Awori matched into the Pediatric Cardiology Fellowship program at Harvard University/Boston Children’s Hospital where he will begin his training in July 2021. He looks forward to building on his threefold interest in Cardiology, Global Health and Medical Humanities.
Co-Director US/ Diaspora Programming
Mariam Ali-Mucheru, MD, is a board-certified General Surgeon and fellowship-trained Endocrine Surgeon. She graduated from Medical College of Georgia as a medical doctor and completed her General Surgery training at Mayo Clinic Arizona. She then went on to complete Endocrine Surgery training at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Dr.Ali-Mucheru grew up in Kenya and Uganda and immigrated to Atlanta, GA for college. She is passionate about global surgery and surgical education. She joined KEDU because of the opportunity to build community, collaborate and advocate.
Director of Trainee Engagement
Barbara Odac, MD, a graduate of Kenyatta University School of Medicine, Nairobi, Kenya and current KEDU Intern. She has a great passion for global health as well as clinical research and this has seen her participate in studies ranging from reproductive health, gastroenterology, as well as rapid oral HIV testing in Africa.