Birmingham's Batonbearers
Dr Miriam Addo - 27 July at 8:31am, University of Birmingham
Miriam has assisted the University Medical School in developing policies to make teaching more reflective of different groups in society, as well as help shape structured educational events to explore issues of discrimination and ethnicity.
She is a leading force in the Birmingham African Caribbean Medical Society. As the Vice-President of the charity - Alex’s Medical and Educational Clinic - in the Africa Society, she helps oversee funding and governance of maternity clinic in the Malawian healthcare system.
When asked how it feels to be selected as a Batonbearer, Miriam said:
“I feel incredibly honoured to have been selected for this role! My nomination came as a complete surprise to me, but it does feel very humbling for my contributions to the University and wider community to be recognised in such a tangible way”
She was also asked about what she’s most looking forward to at the Games, to which she replied:
“I am looking forward to various communities in the city coming together to showcase the great art, culture and history that Birmingham has to offer”.