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We are once again honored to announce the recipient of the $10,000 scholarship for Black Birthworkers! Our scholar, Isatou Marong, is currently a first year student at SUNY Downstate where she is pursing her passion of becoming a Midwife. Her path to midwifery started in her native country of The Gambia and through her experience of giving birth in the United States. We were inspired by Isatou’s journey and her commitment to providing safe, compassionate care to Black and immigrant women.

We thank our IMR supporters for making this scholarship possible!

I am a first-year midwifery student at SUNY Downstate Health Science University. My name is Isatou Marong. I am thrilled to have been selected for the Eddy Rose Scholarship for Black Birth workers and am grateful for this opportunity to further my journey to becoming a licensed midwife. Currently, I work as a Registered Nurse at HHC Jacobi Medical Center Emergency Service, where I find joy and peace in helping and caring for people.

My interest in healthcare led me to discover my passion for midwifery, particularly advocating for better maternal outcomes for black women. I am humbled to be a part of the midwifery community and intend to take full advantage of this scholarship to achieve my goals. 

I want to express my gratitude to the International Medical Response management and team, all contributors, supporters, and sponsors who made this opportunity possible. I am humbled and honored to be awarded this distinguished scholarship. 

-Isatou Marong

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