Erica Stephens Email and Phone Number

Erica received her B.A. in Cognitive Neuroscience and Psychology from the University of Virginia. She is a poet passionate about improving women's health outcomes and expanding health equity globally.At the National Cancer Institute, she performs epidemiological research with a specific focus on Human papillomavirus (HPV) and its associated cancers. She is interested in advocating for cancer prevention and health disparity-related work at the intersection of medicine, public health, and research.Erica is the recipient of the Carolyn G. Ennis Creative Expression Award. Her debut collection of poetry “Black Doves Fly to Freedom” published August 2021. Her collection uses poetic odes to explore Black history from pre-enslavement to modern day and create a new narrative of Blackness.www.ericaxstephens.com