Listen: An Unexpected Career in Science with Dr. Cecilia Bukutu

On this episode, Tim and Jo speak to Dr. Cecilia Bukutu, CUE’s Dean of Science. Dr. Bukutu is Chair of the Department of Public Health and one of that department’s Professors. She also administers the cross-institutional Mentorship and Resilience Program (MRP) to help Black students find impactful career mentorships and networks.

Dr. Bukutu tells the story of her own journey as a woman of colour navigating the twists and turns of a career in science, adapting to the unexpected with the help of a network of colleagues and friends. Her story is inspiring for its honesty and emphasis on relationships.