Former Iraq Refugee, Now El Cajon Pharmacist, Gives Back to Community

Saif Namiq, was 20 years old when he and his family fled Iraq, came to the United States where they settled in San Diego as refugees.

Living in a new country presented a different type of struggle: “Financial support of my family was now my priority, while keeping my dream of becoming a pharmacist a burning desire in me."

Namiq worked full-time in various jobs while being a full-time college student, eventually completing his doctor of pharmacy degree.

He is now a pharmacy manager at CVS Health in the El Cajon area, which is home to a large Middle Eastern community, including refugees and immigrants from Iraq, Syria and Afghanistan.

LISTEN TO MY INTERVIEW WITH SAIF BELOW.