How Tanzanian roots inspired Dr Cecelela to change how the world sees African families
Dr. Cecelela L. Tomi, a Tanzanian-American scholar, recently earned her PhD in Childhood Studies from Rutgers University. Her research focuses on the unique experiences of children in African immigrant families, specifically exploring how they navigate households where disability care is both a profession and a family life.
Dar es Salaam. For Dr Cecelela L. Tomi, earning a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Childhood Studies from Rutgers University in the United States was never simply an academic milestone. It was the culmination of a deeply personal journey rooted in her Tanzanian heritage and driven by a determination to ensure that the experiences of African immigrant families are recognised within global scholarship.
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