FEMA’s Galeeb Kachra on Being a Steward of Life

Galeeb Kachra is a senior environmental protection specialist at the US Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) who has more than two decades of experience working on a number of environmental initiatives, including helping salmon and orcas with climate change to helping communities in northern Pakistan with natural disaster relief. He considers himself a steward in life, looking after the people and living things on this planet. In this episode, Galeeb talks about his identity–from growing up in Kenya to immigrating to the US for an education. He also shares stories about his time as juror in a wrongful death case, how he lost his hearing in one ear, and the importance of diving in to find your niche.