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Olivia Woldemikael is a postdoctoral research fellow at the Zolberg Institute on Migration and Mobility. She is an Eritrean-American scholar with a research focus on migration and a social justice orientation. She holds a PhD from the Harvard Government department in Comparative Politics. She investigates global migration in local contexts, with a particular focus on the political and social consequences of migrant and refugee-hosting in cities. Her projects examine the dynamic interactions of refugees, host community members, and government, investigating the emergent political opportunities, service impacts, and shifting attitudes towards inclusion that come with migration and displacement. Her work encompasses research conducted in Africa, Latin America, and the United States. More information about her scholarship and publications is linked here: www.oliviawoldemikael.com