Azeezat is a Research Assistant for the Sauti Mashinani Lab, contributing to research on disability justice in informal settlements. She recently contributed to the research article: Longitudinal Study of Climate Vulnerability and Disability Justice Among Women Living in Informal Settlements in Nairobi. She is currently pursuing a Master of Public Policy at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs, specializing in Urban and Social Policy and Data Analytics. Azeezat’s academic and professional interests center on maternal health, reproductive health, women’s well-being, and transforming research into meaningful policy solutions. Azeezat has experience with a range of analysis tools, including Dedoose, NGP VAN, GIS, STATA, and R. She has worked alongside research teams on issues such as Black maternal health, housing inequities, and economic disparities. Her previous roles include supporting the Justice, Housing, and Health Study at Yale University and as a Reproductive Rights Intern with the Harris-Walz campaign on reproductive rights initiatives. Fluent in English, Yoruba, and French, Azeezat is dedicated to the importance of inclusive research and policy advocacy. She is committed to addressing systemic inequities and advancing outcomes for underserved communities through thoughtful research and collaboration.
