Summary
This interview is with Sara Masoud, a PhD student and researcher in San Antonio, TX. Sara describes her early childhood in the UAE, moving to El Paso, and growing up homeschooled. She shares her memories of 9/11 and its long term impacts on her sense of self. Sara talks about the process of engaging with her identity and learning more about her community. She also describes her education and research interests in public health, including her current work with community led research on dementia.