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Ailing Gideon, Special Programs Coordinator
In this episode, hosts Marcina Langrine and Matthew John are joined by Ailing Gideon, a Marshallese dreamer-someone who is striving to advocate, educate and guide our community through the different systems and resources here in NWA. Ailing talks about how his journey is about more than just navigating challenges; it's about creating pathways, lifting others up, and keeping our culture strong. Through their work, they not only connect individuals with vital resources but also encourage younger Marshallese voices to step into leadership and advocacy. Balancing youth with responsibility, Ailing has remained motivated by the resilience of our people and by the belief that the future holds opportunities for greater representation, equity, and empowerment for Marshallese families in the region.
About Our Guest
Ailing Gideon is a Special Programs Coordinator at Community Clinic, the largest medical and dental provider for the Marshallese community in Northwest Arkansas and the largest employer of Marshallese in the medical field. In his role, he oversees the Arkansas Department of Health BreastCare program at Community Clinic and co-manages the Community Supported Agriculture program with his colleague Jazmin Rivas. His work bridges healthcare, cultural connection and resource accessibility, with a strong focus on serving the Marshallese community. Ailing is passionate about creating awareness and sharing knowledge of the many programs and services available to families, ensuring that community members are empowered to live healthier, fuller lives. Grounded in his heritage and driven by his commitment to service, Ailing brings both professional expertise and a personal mission to his work, advocating for better health outcomes, building cultural understanding and strengthening the voices of Pasifika communities in Northwest Arkansas.
MORE INFO.
Website: https://www.communityclinicnwa.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cclinicnwa/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cclinicnwa/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_ctZYg1jTMAqsd8dkIaWEw/featured
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This episode was supported, in part, by UCLA’s Academic Senate Faculty Grants Program.
The theme music for “MEI, the Podcast” was composed by Matthew John. All rights reserved.
Season 1, Episode 11 was recorded at MEI on September 8, 2025. Marcina Langrine and Matthew John co-hosted, and Marino Morris co-produced and edited this episode. Jessica Schwartz did post-production. The transcript is available HERE.
© MEI 2025.
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By Marshallese Educational InitiativeIn this episode, hosts Marcina Langrine and Matthew John are joined by Ailing Gideon, a Marshallese dreamer-someone who is striving to advocate, educate and guide our community through the different systems and resources here in NWA. Ailing talks about how his journey is about more than just navigating challenges; it's about creating pathways, lifting others up, and keeping our culture strong. Through their work, they not only connect individuals with vital resources but also encourage younger Marshallese voices to step into leadership and advocacy. Balancing youth with responsibility, Ailing has remained motivated by the resilience of our people and by the belief that the future holds opportunities for greater representation, equity, and empowerment for Marshallese families in the region.
About Our Guest
Ailing Gideon is a Special Programs Coordinator at Community Clinic, the largest medical and dental provider for the Marshallese community in Northwest Arkansas and the largest employer of Marshallese in the medical field. In his role, he oversees the Arkansas Department of Health BreastCare program at Community Clinic and co-manages the Community Supported Agriculture program with his colleague Jazmin Rivas. His work bridges healthcare, cultural connection and resource accessibility, with a strong focus on serving the Marshallese community. Ailing is passionate about creating awareness and sharing knowledge of the many programs and services available to families, ensuring that community members are empowered to live healthier, fuller lives. Grounded in his heritage and driven by his commitment to service, Ailing brings both professional expertise and a personal mission to his work, advocating for better health outcomes, building cultural understanding and strengthening the voices of Pasifika communities in Northwest Arkansas.
MORE INFO.
Website: https://www.communityclinicnwa.org/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cclinicnwa/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cclinicnwa/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_ctZYg1jTMAqsd8dkIaWEw/featured
-
Stay Tuned! MEI INFO:
Email: [email protected]
Please support us! Make sure to follow and subscribe:
TikTok
YouTube
This episode was supported, in part, by UCLA’s Academic Senate Faculty Grants Program.
The theme music for “MEI, the Podcast” was composed by Matthew John. All rights reserved.
Season 1, Episode 11 was recorded at MEI on September 8, 2025. Marcina Langrine and Matthew John co-hosted, and Marino Morris co-produced and edited this episode. Jessica Schwartz did post-production. The transcript is available HERE.
© MEI 2025.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.