Migration, Social Determinants, and Agency: Pre- and Post-Migration Experiences

Wednesday, November 11, 2026

12:00 PM-1:00 PM

Speaker Opeyemi Babajide, PhD, will examine the intersection of data and lived experiences, highlighting emerging research questions and opportunities for community-driven interventions that advance immigrant well-being and economic inclusion.

Migration shapes how individuals and communities access resources, navigate institutions, and pursue opportunities.

Drawing on research and practice, this presentation will explore social determinants, immigrant agency, lived experiences, and opportunities for community-driven interventions advancing well-being and economic inclusion.

About Our Speaker

Opeyemi Babajide, PhD, is a population health scientist, adjunct professor at Drexel University's Dornsife School of Public Health, and consultant with The Welcoming Center.

Her work bridges research and community-led interventions, focusing on health equity, social determinants of health, and immigrant agency.

She leads the OpenAI-funded AI Literacy & Community Innovation Hub, serves on the board of Cocolife.Black, supporting Black maternal health, and is a member of the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners' AI Advisory Council.

About the Migration, Ethnicity, Racism, and Health Group (MERHG) Seminar Series

The MERHG Seminar Series provides an opportunity to learn about contemporary research, programs, and projects related to migration, ethnicity, racism and anti-racism, and health. The series brings together researchers, practitioners, and community partners to share their work and discuss these important topics.

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Contact Information

Dr. Opeyemi Babajide
oob26@drexel.edu