What's Your Legacy? Ep.1 - Jennifer Adair

Welcome to the What‘s Your Legacy? Podcast, where we dive into the legacies of those
shaping our world for the better. Each episode, we sit down with inspiring guests from
diverse fields—scientists, artists, activists, and more—who share the values,
experiences, and wisdom they hope to leave behind.

Today, I’m thrilled to sit down with Dr. Jennifer Adair—a visionary working to make
advanced healthcare accessible for all. Beyond her incredible science, Jen is creating a
legacy of compassion, determination, and a world where cutting-edge treatment
reaches everyone who needs it.

At 19, she had her first child while in college, balancing academics and parenting with
the help of welfare programs. Inspired by her mother’s perseverance in finishing her
own degree, she completed her studies, often bringing her kids to class. She later had
two more children (one adopted) and established a gene therapy workshop for youth. In
2022, she climbed to Everest base camp in honor of her father and to raise funds for
cancer research. She has also contributed to conservation efforts in Uganda, given a
TED talk on her 40th birthday, holds four patents, and launched her own company in
2020.

Join us as we uncover what drives her, the values she hopes to leave behind, and
maybe a few surprises along the way!

I’m your host, Elsa Espino—a fine art photographer, aspiring producer, and creative
force in theater and TV. From behind the camera to onstage, I’m here to bring you
stories of impact and legacy.

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Elsa Espino, Podcast Host
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Jennifer Adair, Podcast Guest
Website: https://www.fredhutch.org/en/faculty-lab-directory/adair-jennifer.html