Author

Obed Figueroa

Obed has been a leader in education, influencing primary education schools to graduate medical education. He helped lead key national initiatives while helping imbed the values and behaviours that shift organizational behaviour. His experience includes establishing new schools, workshops, academic programs and minority-focused initiatives at an array of universities, and non-profits in New York City; including Touro College and the University of Medicine and Health Sciences. He holds a Bachelor's degree from SUNY Empire State College and a Master's degree from Stony Brook University. Obed's a regular columnist and his peer review research publications in diversity, management and sustainability can be found at Medical Education Online, the Journal of Management and Sustainability and the Journal of International Research.

Author's Books
Marcus Learns About the Different Types of Doctors

The story is based in the Bronx, New York, and tells of a curious young second grader, Marcus, who is interested in becoming a doctor. He wants to know what doctors do at work and how they help people. His grandmother's resourcefulness leads them on an adventure to their local community health cente...

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Marcus Shares His Friends' Interests in Steam

Growing up in New York City can have its challenges, but it can also be full of fun adventures. NYC is full of rich resources and experiences if one knows where to look. The diversity of cultures, languages, and places to visit are in abundance. A simple bus or train ride can take you into a distinc...

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