Dahdaleh Global Health Graduate Scholar, Faculty of Health [FW24-25]
Graduate Student Scholar
Jesse Sam is a graduate student in the Master of Arts in Health Policy program at York University, focusing on health equity, autism care, and the experiences of marginalized caregivers. Jesse’s current research explores the challenges faced by immigrant and racialized caregivers of children on the autism spectrum, with an emphasis on improving policy and care systems. Under the supervision of Dr. Farah Ahmad, a Research Fellow at the Dahdaleh Institute, Jesse leads a photovoice project that seeks to amplify the voices of caregivers and inform better healthcare practices and policies. Through this project, Jesse collaborates with various members of the Dahdaleh Institute to advance global health research that promotes inclusivity and equity for underserved communities.
Research Keywords
Caregivers; Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD); Health Equity; Racialized Caregivers; Photovoice; Cultural Perspectives
Themes | Global Health & Humanitarianism |
Status | Alum |
Related Work |
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Updates |
Recap — Imagining Health Otherwise: Critical Perspectives in Global Health Workshop | May 26, 2025
2024 Year in Review | December 19, 2024 Nineteen Exceptional Scholars Awarded 2024-2025 Dahdaleh Global Health Graduate Scholarships | August 29, 2024 |
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