Vida Carranza Capote

With a BA in Sociology and as an MA candidate in Immigration and Settlement Studies at Toronto Metropolitan University, Vida Carranza Capote brings a strong academic foundation and a deep commitment to equity, as she seeks to bridge the gap between academia and the community it studies through a community-centered and justice-focused approach

Vida has a demonstrated commitment to amplifying the voices of marginalized communities, focusing on the precarious legal status of Latin American immigrants. She emphasizes the importance of developing greater health and well-being resources for immigrants, particularly in Toronto—a key hub for newcomers. Her critical area of focus lies in the precarious legal status of Latin American immigrants and its impact on safety, employment, and access to health resources, particularly for Latinx women accessing peri-natal care.