Kenyan Woman Survives Deportation, Opens Thriving Business in the US- Meet Dorothy Miaka
Similar to numerous Kenyans who move to the United States, Dorothy Miaka set out on a quest for an improved life, triumphing over childhood poverty, academic expulsion, and eventual deportation.
Dorothy, who moved to the United States in 1984, recounted her journey of success, detailing the challenges and successes she faced while adjusting to a different culture.
Despite facing challenges, the entrepreneur from Kenya successfully founded a prosperous healthcare venture in the Wichita area of Kansas, sustaining its success for more than two decades.
Nevertheless, before attaining success, Dorothy encountered numerous obstacles. These challenges included the looming possibility of deportation due to the expiration of her work visa, jeopardizing her legal standing in the United States.
“At that point, I was dating my husband, and I told him he was going to lose me as I was getting deported back to Kenya. If you don’t marry me I will just go back home. So we got married and I continued with my career,” she narrated.
The 61-year-old individual is currently overseeing Progressive Homecare and Hospice operations, which offer a variety of services including home healthcare, rehabilitation, hospice, palliative care, and personal assistance, among others.
“I was a registered nurse, and I worked in a hospital for a little bit. I did Medical surgery, among others to become a better nurse. I later moved away from the institution to focus on home health,” she narrated.
The business, initiated in 1995, initially operated from one of her daughter’s bedrooms before obtaining the necessary licenses and registrations to formalize its operations.
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“In 2002, we purchased two buildings, where we currently do all our clinical operations,” she stated.
Dorothy expanded on the services provided, emphasizing the importance of ensuring patients’ comfort at home rather than prolonged stays in hospital beds.
“We also take care of end-of-life patients. When the doctor tells you there is nothing more we can do, there is pain and anxiety and the family doesn’t know what to do,” she explained.
“So we come into your home, help you manage the pain, we support you and your family until the end.”
Apart from her professional work in healthcare, Dorothy also dedicates her time to volunteering at local shelters. Additionally, she actively engages in medical research initiatives and fundraising events, all to create a positive influence within her community.
“We have a team of 75 employees. We have registered nurses at the top to set up care plans, then we have Licensed Practical Nurses(LPNs), hospice aid and homecare aids, and physical and occupational therapists,” she stated.
Kenyan Woman Survives Deportation, Opens Thriving Business in the US- Meet Dorothy Miaka