Released 11/26/25
From Student to Changemaker: Clare Umutoni on Leadership and Belonging
In this heartfelt episode of Because People Matter, host Dr. Helen Fagan reconnects with her former student Clare Umutoni, now a Rwandan inclusion and equity leader making an impact across communities. Clare shares her story of growing up in Uganda, studying at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, and returning to Rwanda to empower women and youth through dialogue, empathy, and leadership.
Their conversation explores identity, emotional intelligence, and what it truly means to create spaces where everyone belongs.
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Episode References:
- Helen Fagan and Associates — https://helenfagan.com
- University of Nebraska, Lincoln — https://www.unl.edu
- Clare Umutoni — https://www.youtube.com/c/TheIntentionalRoute
