Mofiyinfoluwa (Dami) Lawal
About Mofiyinfoluwa (Dami) Lawal
Mofiyinfoluwa (Dami) Lawal is a dedicated Case Manager with a strong background in global health and community service. She has held various roles in health research, content creation, and volunteer work, focusing on health disparities affecting Black populations and sustainable healthcare for women and children.
Current Roles in Global Health
Mofiyinfoluwa (Dami) Lawal currently holds multiple positions in the field of global health. She serves as a Case Manager at the Ontario Ministry of Health since 2021. Additionally, she is a Content Creator at Find My School and a Member of the Canadian Coalition for Global Health Research (CCGHR), both roles she has undertaken since 2020. She also contributes as a Development Intern at The Global MINDS Collective and works as a Research Analyst at ETIO Public Health Consultants, both starting in 2020. Furthermore, she volunteers with Youth In Diaspora since 2019.
Educational Background
Dami Lawal has an extensive educational background in health sciences and management. She earned a Master of Management of Applied Science in Global Health Systems, Management, and Health Sciences from Western University, completing her studies in 2020. Prior to this, she studied Entrepreneurship and obtained a Master in the Entrepreneur Skillset from the same institution. Dami also holds a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and Exercise Science with a Minor in Biology from the University of Alberta, which she completed in 2018.
Volunteer Experience
Dami Lawal has a strong commitment to community service, demonstrated through her volunteer work with Youth In Diaspora since 2019. Her experience includes leadership roles at Restoration House Hamilton, where she served as Foodbank Director and Executive Assistant/Ministry Support Officer from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, she has worked with 'Doctors without Borders,' focusing on gender issues and sustainable healthcare solutions.
Professional Experience
Dami Lawal has held various roles that reflect her dedication to health and community service. She worked as a Graduate Student Innovations Scholar at WORLDiscoveries for two months in 2020 and served as an International Students Event Assistant at the University of Alberta from 2017 to 2018. Her experience also includes a role as Crafts and Music Personnel in the Serving Communities Internship Program at Covenant Health Canada in 2018.
Research Interests and Aspirations
Dami Lawal is particularly interested in addressing structural violence and health disparities affecting Black populations. She plans to contribute to knowledge translation and dissemination within the global health context. Her passion extends to delivering sustainable healthcare to women and children in remote areas, and she aspires to mentor aspiring Black physicians globally.