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Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Generated empowerment, voice, and space for historically underserved and neglected populations through advocacy and activism researchParticipated in a qualitative research study by conducting a literature review on medical provider and patient interactions, the impact of Black women’s birthing experiences, and their connection to various frameworks and theories Participated as a member of the social media team to create content informed by the study results, to help Black perinatal women navigate healthcare settings and inform healthcare providers on best practices to provide culturally competent care

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Developed workforce skills such as leadership, operating and managing, communicating and networking, working in teams, and problem-solving by completing a 14-week leadership and professional development courseDesigned a career roadmap by outlining three specific, short-term goals and identifying possible obstacles, strengths, and support systems to help achieve each goal

Baltimore, Maryland

Participated in public health research and community engagement experiences, mentorship, and professional development daily by promoting health equity strategies to eliminate health disparities and engaging in program activitiesEngaged in a research project and completed a research poster by completing a ten-week program under the guidance of Dr. Anne Comi and Dr. Andrew Zabel by highlighting the relationship between Maternal Health and birth factors and the development and severity of Sturge-Weber Syndrome

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Researched the socioeconomic, gender, racial, and ethnic disparities that affect access to menstrual hygiene products in the Greater Baltimore area by completing a ten-week program under the guidance of Research Program Assistant Saumya Sao at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine and wrote an extensive research paper titled The Effects of the Pink TaxPresented findings and infographics two times per week by posting on The Violet Project’s website, Instagram, YouTube, Twitter, and TikTok

Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Participated in community meetings monthly with the Druid Heights Community Development Corporation to ensure community involvement in the project by developing a plan to ensure community engagement and involvement in the project

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Health Sciences

Junior Student at Spelman College

High School Diploma