After 17 years in the software and music industries, Alyn Kelley is redefining

herself as a physician. One of her dreams has been to work abroad with an organization like
Doctors Without Borders. She has had a lifelong interest in travel and in serving the underserved
and sees the The Kenya Project as a fabulous opportunity to combine both. - Alyn Kelley

My name is Daniel Zeccola and I am a part of The Kenya Project because I

want to be able to learn how to provide excellent health care to the poor in the developing world. I
decided to go into medicine because I believe that a career as a physician will allow me to have to
the most directly positive effect on the lives of the poor. I have already spent time working in
hospitals in Africa and I know that the work can be exceptionally rewarding but also terribly sad and
frustrating. I decided to go on this particular trip to Kenya because the trip will be led by a team of
doctors who have committed much of their lives to help those most in need. As a member of the
trip I am hoping to learn from these doctors how to provide care that is compassionate and high
quality even in situations where there are few resources. - Daniel Zeccola

We live in an increasingly informed and intimate world. This give us the

opportunity to reach out to a poor county, to serve poor populations, in a place like Kenya.
Personally this is important for me because we are all in this together: the suffering and the
healers. In participating in this trip to Kenya I see a great opportunity to get the sick and suffering
involved in their own health and well being. While it is important for us to practice the science of
medicine, we must not forget the art: being involved in our patients' lives to the fullest extent. Our
group from UC Davis School of Medicine will be accomplishing this goal on our trip. - David English
 Traveling has played a huge role in my life, not only by shaping me as an
individual but by more clearly defining the world around me as well. From the streets of Italy to the
the bazaars of India I have encountered people and perspectives that have infused me with
both heartache and inspiration. Through my work with infectious disease overseas and
domestically, I have learned a great deal about the realities of present day health care systems and
the need for compassionate and dedicated physicians working within them. The Kenya Project is a
chance for me to return to the global community to pursue my passion for learning, educating, and
healing those in need and furthermore, an opportunity to learn the skills necessary to contribute to
the course of change in the future. - Kamala Nyamathi

One benefit that I hope to gain from The Kenya Project, in both the short and
long-term, is a proficiency in the basic medical skills, including a broadening of my medical
knowledge. I know that participating in The Kenya Project will allow me to treat patients with
conditions that I would rarely see in the United States. But my main reason for wanting to
participate in The Kenya Project is the opportunity to travel and experience cultures outside of my
own. I believe that travelling and experiencing other cultures first-hand is the most effective way to
facilitate an interchange of learning. I also think that this will help me improve my sense of cultural
competence when treating patients here at home. - Steve Inano
 I'm a first year medical student at UC Davis and The Kenya Project is my first
international medical trip. I grew up in a small farming town in Central California and didn't travel
outside of the area much. I've done a lot of work in public health, but it wasn't until I spent last year
overseas doing research that I became interested in global health. I'm looking forward to gaining
international health experience in Kenya and am especially excited about the potential for doing
important HIV/AIDS research while holding free clinics in rural areas. - Sukjheet Batth

Africa holds a part of my heart. The year I spent in Uganda as a child

dramatically shaped my perception of the world. It was during this time that I began to recognize
and question the considerable inequalities that exist between people who are the same in so many
ways. This recognition began my desire to work towards mitigating such disparities in the world.
In order to reach this goal, I have consistently sought positions and opportunities that would
enable me to work with underserved communities and to gain a deeper perspective of our world as
a global community. I chose to be a part of The Kenya Project because it will allow me the
opportunity to work with my peers (both Kenyan and American) to provide much needed healthcare
in Africa, to learn more about global health issues, and to work towards creating a sustainable
program that will provide these opportunities for future medical students. - Tirza Cannon