UMB Employee's Journey of a Lifetime
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Each year, more than 800,000 individuals become naturalized citizens of the United States. Recently, Isata Sesay, MS, a radiation health physics technician in UMB's Environmental Health and Safety, raised her right hand and swore an oath of allegiance to the United States. With that solemn act, she completed the final step in a three-year journey to become an American citizen.
Like many great journeys, Sesay’s adventure had its genesis in aspiration, opportunity, and romance.
Isata Esther Sesay was born in Freetown, Sierre Leone, a country on the west coast of Africa known for its vibrant coastline, diverse ecosystems, and rich history.