CITYLAB: MARIETTA
Who is Kadidia?
Hi! I'm Kadidia Haidara (Kuh-DEE-Juh Ha-EE-Da-Ra). I am an eldest of 4, Malian American raised in the greater Atlanta area. I'm also a Georgia Tech alumna who studied Biomedical Engineering with hopes of pursuing global health development initiatives. Outside of school, I am a Clinical Business Systems Analyst for a ​​small Boston-based biotech company. As of February 2025, I am a candidate for Johns Hopkin's MBA program that I will complete in May. In completion of this degree, I decided it would be beneficial for me to put all the management and leadership skills I've learned to practice by doing something beneficial for my beloved community.​​​
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My Story
​​Admittedly, I have a green thumb and I've always had an interest in environmental conservation and improving the conditions of underserved communities. This has been a common theme of mine, as I have done research and projects in the past that allowed me to engineer cost-effective solutions for specific challenges that low-income and underserved groups experience. Feel free to add me explore my LinkedIn to learn more about these efforts!
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In my eyes, an entire community is only as good as its individuals. If a community contains residents and workers whose social and mental wellbeing, health, and needs are prioritized, then that community will thrive. That's what placemaking means to me - constantly improving a given location to ensure that the people living there can thrive for years to come with the resources provided in the surrounding area.
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​With this in mind, I've lived in the same general area most of my life, and I'm likely going to continue living here for a few more years. As a CityLab catalyst, I hope to use my leadership skills to build my community up so that everyone can thrive in our beautiful city.​​​​​