Paul Kehinde Ajayi

Paul Kehinde Ajayi, MPH, is an experienced professional in the medical and public health fields currently serving as a BioBASE Harlem Junior Scientist at Columbia University in the City of New York since September 2019. With a background in various roles at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, including Lead Trainer and Emergency Department Volunteer, Ajayi has contributed significantly to medical education programs such as the Summer Medical Dental Education Program (SMDEP) and the NERA MedPrep Enrichment Program at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. Academic foundations include a double major in Biology and Public Health with a concentration in Community Health Education from Montclair State University, where Ajayi graduated Cum Laude. Additional experience encompasses research in food sustainability and youth mentorship, underpinning a strong commitment to community health and educational advocacy.