Damilola Oluwemimo, MPH

Damilola Oluwemimo, MPH

Children’s Health intern

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Global Health Campaigner/ Sustainability and Health Communications

  • Education

    • Quantic School of Business and Technology

      2024 - 2026
      Master of Business Administration - MBA Business Administration and Management, General
    • Western Illinois University

      2022 - 2023
      Master of Public Health Climate Change, Health and Education 3.75

      Activities and Societies: Co-organized a Sexual Health Campaign Vice President, TEDxWesternillinoisuniversity Co-organizer Take Back The Night (A sexual violence advocacy event) Research Interests:Climate Change and Health Equity: double jeopardy for NigeriansMental Health Impact of Climate influenced migrationClean and sustainable energy for clean cookingRole of public health workers in climate change mitigation and adaptationAssessing the inclusion of climate and health in the public health curriculum

    • Federal University Of Agriculture, Abeokuta

      2011 - 2016
      Bachelor's degree Child Development Second Class honours

      Activities and Societies: Sustainable Environment Center - Advocates for the inclusion of climate change in the Nigerian Education System Research Experience: Assessing the traumatic impact of childhood sexual abuse: a descriptive review

  • Experience

    • Lagos State Government

      May 2015 - Jan 2016
      Children’s Health intern
    • Oath for Sustainability Network

      Sept 2019 - now
      Founder
    • Western Illinois University

      Feb 2022 - May 2024
      Research Assistant
    • Illinois Public Health Association

      Jun 2022 - Jan 2024
      Secretary, Epidemiology and Health statitics Section

      Served as the student liaison officer of the committee, handling discussions and programs concerning the Illinois public health student community. Handled systematic and secreterial activities of the committee, including keeping record of project activities of members.Documented all meeting minutes to be approved by the Associate Executive Director.

    • EcoAmerica

      Dec 2022 - Nov 2024
      Climate for Health Ambassador

      Climate communication

    • AJPH Student Think Tank

      Feb 2023 - Jan 2024
      2023 AJPH Think Tank Fellow

      Selected from a diverse pool of over 100+ applications Fully sponsored trip to APHA HQ Serve as part of the advisory committee to the Editor in chief of AJPHPlan and publish Editorials Publishing monthly newsletters Handles video content for AJPH issue

    • DHDI: Digital Community Health Collab

      Jan 2024 - May 2024
      Climate and Health Researcher

      Contributing to an ongoing scoping review of evidence relatedto climate influences on population health, with a particular focus on dynamics related tonon-communicable diseases. Key responsibilities will include the identification, organization,and management of peer-reviewed climate change and health research.

    • American Lung Association

      Aug 2024 - now
      Specialist, Healthy Air Solutions

      Managed the implementation of new EPA grant-funded Diesel Emission Reduction projects within five designated regions.Coordinated project activities ensuring timely delivery of project plan and interpreting scientific and regulatory data in line with the Diesel Emission Reduction Act.Cultivated relationships with EPA contacts and project partners to foster accountability and sustainability and contribute to progress reporting.Provided technical support on other indoor and outdoor air quality projects, such as Radon Awareness, suggesting changes in scope as needed. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Damilola Oluwemimo, MPH
      APHA Emerging Scholars American Public Health Association Oct 2024
    • Awarded to Damilola Oluwemimo, MPH
      Student Climate Justice Champion APHA Center for Climate and Health Equity Aug 2023 APHA’s Center for Climate, Health and Equity selected five student groups as Student Champions for Climate Justice award winners who will create academic community experiences that show how climate change affects health equity. The winners will receive $500 to support their proposed experiences taking place during September as part of APHA’s 150th Anniversary monthly theme, “Protecting our Environment to Protect our Health.”“It is inspiring to see the passion these students… Show more APHA’s Center for Climate, Health and Equity selected five student groups as Student Champions for Climate Justice award winners who will create academic community experiences that show how climate change affects health equity. The winners will receive $500 to support their proposed experiences taking place during September as part of APHA’s 150th Anniversary monthly theme, “Protecting our Environment to Protect our Health.”“It is inspiring to see the passion these students have to not only raise awareness about climate justice issues but to move action forward among their academic communities” said Evelyn Maldonado, the APHA center’s program associate. Show less
    • Awarded to Damilola Oluwemimo, MPH
      Planetary Health Equity Hothouse Future Leaders Fellow The Australian National University May 2023 Transport: Economy return flight, or other reasonable transport, from the place of residence to theAustralian National University, Canberra, Australia. Flights will be booked by ANU. regarding flight preferences.Accommodation: A one-bedroom self-catering apartment in the Judith Wright Court1fromSunday 3rd September until Saturday 16th September. Participants are welcome to remain at theHothouse until 13th October, however accommodation and additional costs will be at… Show more Transport: Economy return flight, or other reasonable transport, from the place of residence to theAustralian National University, Canberra, Australia. Flights will be booked by ANU. regarding flight preferences.Accommodation: A one-bedroom self-catering apartment in the Judith Wright Court1fromSunday 3rd September until Saturday 16th September. Participants are welcome to remain at theHothouse until 13th October, however accommodation and additional costs will be at their ownexpense.Meals: Morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea will be catered on weekdays between 4-15thSeptember, plus dinner on Monday 4th, and Friday 15th of September.Incidentals: up to AUD700, intended to cover all other meals and local transport. Show less
    • Awarded to Damilola Oluwemimo, MPH
      Western Illinois University Student of the Month College of Education and Human Services Mar 2023 Nominated out of almost 1000 students of the college
    • Awarded to Damilola Oluwemimo, MPH
      Climate Classroom PIN Badge (Virtual) UNFCCC COP 27 Nov 2022 A recognition for actively participating in UNFCCC COP 27 Climate Classroom organized by UNITAR
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Board Member

      Issued by WIU Sustainability Student organization on Aug 2022
      WIU Sustainability Student organizationAssociated with Damilola Oluwemimo, MPH
    • Project Manager

      Issued by YALI Network Lagos on Apr 2016
      YALI Network LagosAssociated with Damilola Oluwemimo, MPH
    • President

      Issued by WIU Student Health Advisory Committee on Mar 2022
      WIU Student Health Advisory CommitteeAssociated with Damilola Oluwemimo, MPH
    • Co-founder TEDx Western illinois University

      Issued by TEDx on Jan 2023
      TEDxAssociated with Damilola Oluwemimo, MPH
    • Climate for health ambassador

      Issued by Physicians for Social Responsibility on Jan 2023
      Physicians for Social ResponsibilityAssociated with Damilola Oluwemimo, MPH