Cecilia Ibeabuchi
Cecilia Ibeabuchi is a Nigerian-American public health nurse who provides health care services for homeless people. She is known for starting the foot care clinic for homeless individuals at St. Francis House through Boston Healthcare for the Homeless.
Early life
In 1984, at age 24, Ibeabuchi moved from Nigeria to Boston, settling in Roxbury, and was shocked to learn that "such a wealthy nation would allow its least fortunate citizens to be homeless". As a nursing student, Ibeabuchi's curiosity about homeless people led her to a clinical rotation at the Pine Street Inn. She felt connected to homeless people, as an immigrant far away from her family. Ibeabuchi obtained a BA in biology from Emmanuel College, another BA in nursing from Simmons College, and a master’s degree in nursing from Suffolk University.
Career
Ibeabuchi was the director of a long-term care facility in Dorchester. In 1995, Ibeabuchi began working at Boston Healthcare for the Homeless as the director of nursing. She started out running the Betty Snead House, a respite facility specially catered towards female patients. In 2001, Ibeabuchi transitioned to St. Francis House, due to a staff shortage, and has worked there ever since.
Ibeabuchi has served as a mentor for African American, Latina, Asian, and Native American students through the Dotson Bridge and Mentoring Program at Simmons College, and for youth in the Nigerian Youth Organization of Boston.
Honors
In 2006, Ibeabuchi was a Boston Neighborhood Fellow through The Boston Foundation.
Early life
In 1984, at age 24, Ibeabuchi moved from Nigeria to Boston, settling in Roxbury, and was shocked to learn that "such a wealthy nation would allow its least fortunate citizens to be homeless". As a nursing student, Ibeabuchi's curiosity about homeless people led her to a clinical rotation at the Pine Street Inn. She felt connected to homeless people, as an immigrant far away from her family. Ibeabuchi obtained a BA in biology from Emmanuel College, another BA in nursing from Simmons College, and a master’s degree in nursing from Suffolk University.
Career
Ibeabuchi was the director of a long-term care facility in Dorchester. In 1995, Ibeabuchi began working at Boston Healthcare for the Homeless as the director of nursing. She started out running the Betty Snead House, a respite facility specially catered towards female patients. In 2001, Ibeabuchi transitioned to St. Francis House, due to a staff shortage, and has worked there ever since.
Ibeabuchi has served as a mentor for African American, Latina, Asian, and Native American students through the Dotson Bridge and Mentoring Program at Simmons College, and for youth in the Nigerian Youth Organization of Boston.
Honors
In 2006, Ibeabuchi was a Boston Neighborhood Fellow through The Boston Foundation.
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