Research Discipline/Bio
Olúṣèyí (Ṣèyí )Ṣẹ́gun is a doctoral candidate in Teachers College Health Education (Ed.D) program. Olúṣèyí's research interest lie in psychoeducation for mental disorders and using artistic mediums to disseminate this information for mental health service uptake and stronger policies for psychiatrically disabled individuals in a culturally humble manner. Ṣèyí has worked throughout sub-Saharan Africa on global health projects from East Africa to West Africa. Currently, Ṣèyí serves United States veteran's at the Philadelphia VA Medical Center. Her portfolio includes case management and supportive counselling for veteran with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and older adults with cognitive impairment, such as dementia, and mental disorders. Ṣèyí is a licensed social worker in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Educational Background
Master of Science in Social Work, Columbia University, 2022.
Bachelor of Arts, Print Journalism and French, American University, 2012.
Honors/Awards
Schinke Innovation Award, Columbia University, 2021
Princeton in Africa Fellow, 2014
Teaching Assistance Program in France, 2013
Publications/Exhibitions
Ṣẹ́gun, O. (2024, September 27). Go where you are watered. Mad In America. https://www.madinamerica.com/2024/09/go-where-you-are-watered/
Last Updated: Oct 6, 2024