Jeannette Mukayisire - Voices of the Community: Advancing Health Through Participatory Work

In this episode, we hear from Jeannette Mukayisire, Human Sciences Specialist in Family Wellbeing at Iowa State Extension. Jeannette shares her experience with community-based participatory work and how it has helped her better serve underserved populations in northeast Iowa, including Native American reservation communities and Somali immigrants. She highlights the importance of building trust and authentic relationships, ensuring that community voices are heard, and incorporating their needs into the initiatives she delivers. Tune in to learn how a community-first approach can lead to more impactful and sustainable programs!