Who We Are:
My Hair My Health PDX is a 501(c)(3) organization founded in May 2021 with the mission to create a safe space of healing and celebration that inspires Black women and their families to live their best lives.
Our vision is to build a collaborative village through events, resources, networking opportunities, workshops, and classes that uplift our mind, body, and souls while connecting us to ourselves and one another.
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meet THE COFOUNDERS
ADEJOKE BABATUNDE, MPH
Cofounder and
Executive Director
As a Nigerian-American, Adejoke prides herself in knowing the importance of community—big and small. Her journey with My Hair My Health PDX started in 2015. Adejoke works at Oregon Health Authority as a Continuous Quality Improvement Coordinator in the Maternal & Child Health section.“Seeing women of the African diaspora unite to create something meaningful to our communities is magical and rewarding on many levels!”
JOYCE SENIOR, PHD
Cofounder and
Deputy Director
Proud Afro Latina, born and raised in Costa Rica. She has a BS in Human Nutrition from University of Costa Rica and a PhD in Food Technology from Clemson University. She lived in Oregon from 2016 to 2026, and thanks to her role as Nutrition Education Program Coordinator at OSU she became part of the planning committee for My Hair My Health PDX. A decade later, she continues to co-lead the organization from Dallas, Texas, connecting her passion for nutrition education with her desire to serve and uplift African Heritage communities across Oregon.
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Why we exist:
To inspire Black women and their families to build a collaborative village that better defines their journey of holistic health and wellness without restriction.
Our current focus:
To empower Black women and girls in Oregon through workshops, training, and resources to increase their health knowledge, make informed decisions on well-being, and build a collaborative village of support that connects women to themselves and to one another.
How we create impact:
We will co-create and host workshops by partnering with community organizations, health and wellness agencies, professionals, and community members; provide opportunities for My Hair My Health PDX training to volunteers and staff; and distribute monthly resources online to empower an additional 10,000 Black women by increasing, identifying non-toxic personal care products, accessing curated resources and building a network of support.
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In One Oregon: Many Stories, One State, we share stories that broaden and deepen our understanding of what it means to be an Oregonian. Created and hosted by Open Campus from Oregon State University's Extension Service.
Listen to our own Adejoke Babatunde, MPH & Dr. Joyce Senior sharing their insights on engaging on women’s health in a culturally-responsive way.