Teslima Jallow

Biography

Teslima Jallow is a PhD student in Social Work at The Ohio State University and a Graduate Research Associate with the Age-Friendly Innovation Center. His research explores the intersections of aging, climate change, and community resilience, with a focus on advancing age-friendly policies and healthy aging in Africa and other underserved communities. He is interested in developing evidence-based policies that promote healthy aging, climate adaptation, and social inclusion across the life course. Teslima holds master's degrees in African Studies and Environmental Studies from Ohio University and brings more than a decade of experience in civic engagement, climate justice, and community development. He is a Mandela Washington Fellow and a 2026 New American Leadership Academy Fellow and is passionate about using research to inform equitable policy and practice.