So, it’s been two years since I got my PhD and moved to Kenya, and now I’m heading back to the US to take on a postdoc! For those of you who have been following my journey, you’ll know that I wasn’t initially planning to pursue a traditional academic career. But in true Ijeoma spirit, I’m embracing change, shifting gears, and wholeheartedly preparing for this new adventure! There are a few key things that led to my change in mindset and why I’ll be hopping on a flight soon with my family to start a new chapter. In this video, I’m giving you a professional life update with the reasons behind my big decision. From rediscovering my passion for teaching, getting an inspirational Black woman mentor, and financial considerations, to scaling back on other projects, and settling into life the Midwest - find out what’s been happening over the past few months and what’s coming up next!

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