Yasmin ORTIGA

Yasmin ORTIGA is an Associate Professor of Sociology at the School of Social Sciences (SOSS), Singapore Management University (SMU). She specializes in international migration, education studies, globalization, and care work. Her work examines labor migration dynamics, particularly focusing on Filipino domestic workers and healthcare professionals. She holds a PhD in Sociology from Syracuse University (2015), an EdM from Harvard University (2005), and a BA from the University of the Philippines (2003).

• Education:
  • PhD in Sociology, Syracuse University, 2015
  • EdM in Human Development and Psychology, Harvard University, 2005
  • BA in Psychology, University of the Philippines, 2003

Her research explores the intersection of migration, education, and global labor markets, with a focus on Southeast Asia. Key themes include the role of education in shaping migrant employability, the sociocultural impacts of emigration, and policy responses to care labor shortages. Recent work analyzes pandemic-induced immobility and its effects on migrant workers.

Her publications address topics like transnational care chains, pandemic labor dynamics, and skill development strategies in emigration nations. Advising and grants involve collaborations with institutions in the Philippines and Singapore, focusing on migration policy and healthcare workforce issues.