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Our research, publications, and presentations highlight Pamoja Institute’s expertise in anti-Black racism, health equity, community-led innovation, and culturally responsive care. Our work advances knowledge, supports Black families, and highlights innovative, community-driven solutions.
Our research, publications, and presentations highlight Pamoja Institute’s expertise in anti-Black racism, health equity, community-led innovation, and culturally responsive care. Our work advances knowledge, supports Black families, and highlights innovative, community-driven solutions.
Aunting and Maternal Health
Aunting and Maternal Health
Focus: Supporting Black mothers and caregivers through culturally rooted care models, doula training, and maternal health innovation.
Key Publications:
Community-Based Doula Training: A Promising Practice for Improving Black Maternal Health – Amanda Ottley, et al., Healthy Populations Journal, 2024
Black Doulas: Bridging Gaps in Maternal Support – Internal Report, The Pamoja Institute
Key Talks:
Professional Aunting: The Healing Power of Black Doulas – Black/African Feminisms Conference, OISE, University of Toronto, April 2024
Making African Women Feel, Seen, Heard & Loved – Black/African Feminisms Conference, OISE, University of Toronto, April 2022
Impact: These works highlight how relational, culturally responsive “aunting” models improve health outcomes, nurture community leadership, and strengthen family and cultural resilience.
Technology for Good and Social Innovation
Technology for Good and Social Innovation
Focus: Leveraging AI and digital tools to improve public health, equitable access, and community problem-solving.
Key Publications:
Virtual Aunting and Public Health Emergencies: A Novel Approach to Sharing Public Health Guidance – Amanda Ottley, et al., Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness, 2023
Reimagining Digital Public Spaces and Artificial Intelligence for Deep Cooperation – IEEE Technology and Society Magazine
Key Talks:
Leveraging Technology for Equity: Using an AI-Powered Chatbot to Support Black Parents in Shared Decision-Making About COVID-19 Vaccination – Black Excellence in STEM/Health Conference, February 2023
Case Study of Virtual Aunting to Support the Black Community During COVID-19 – Black Excellence in STEM/Health Conference 2022
Community Coordination and Engagement: Lessons Learned from the Front Lines of the Vaccine Rollout – Home & Community Care Conference, June 2022
Impact: Pamoja’s work in technology demonstrates how AI, virtual aunting, and digital solutions can extend culturally safe public health guidance, increase accessibility, and amplify community-driven solutions.
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