Dr. Raynald Samoa, Endocrinologist at City of Hope and member of the Presidential Commission on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders, joins Jerry to talk about his upbringing, his path to medicine, and his advocacy work for the more marginalized voices within our wider Asian American community. Dr. Samoa shares about finding his love of biology, being the first Samoan to attend the University of Washington School of Medicine, and what exactly led him to endocrinology. Listen in as Jerry and Dr. Samoa discuss the importance of disaggregated data, how we can meaningfully represent all the diverse cultures that make up our diaspora, and why the solutions for sharing information with each other lies in community.
Dear Asian Americans is a podcast for and by Asian Americans, focusing on authentic storytelling rooted in origin, identity, and legacy. Host Jerry Won brings on guests from diverse backgrounds and career paths to celebrate, support, and inspire the Asian American community. New episodes air every Tuesday across all major platforms. Instagram: @dearasianamericans