Chikodi Ohaya

Chikodi Ohaya is a first-generation Nigerian immigrant and a medical student at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix. She is an alumna of California Lutheran University and is pursuing her master’s degree in journalism at Stanford. Surviving religious persecution in her childhood imbued her with a strong passion to become an instrument of healing while amplifying unheard voices. She aspires to educate and empower underserved communities throughout her career as a physician and journalist. Aside from her career interests, Chikodi is an avid foodie who is passionate about photography and proficient in American Sign Language.