She received her B.S. from Towson University, her nursing degrees from Essex Community College (A.D.N) and the University of Maryland, Baltimore (B.S.N.), and her Ph.D. in Nursing from Duke University. Her research examines the impact of social, structural, and institutional factors that contribute to the health disparities for Black adolescents and young adults, particularly sexual and gender minority youth.
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"I support the B Lab vision by bringing a health equity lens to examine how lifetime experiences with violence impacts the sexual health of Black adolescent and young adult and their ability to access timely care."
Susan received her A.A. in English Education from Howard County Community College, and is currently in the process of pursuing a B.A. in Education.
“I support the B-Lab by being the oil for the squeaky wheels - when someone needs support in an area, it's my job to step in to provide it; whether that be through copy & line editing, scheduling, problem-solving, or other general admin duties.”
Director
Terrinieka W. Powell, PhD (@DrTerriPowell on Twitter)
Associate Professor & Vice-Chair of Inclusion, Diversity, Anti-Racism and Equity (IDARE)
Dr. Terri is a trained Community Psychologist committed to improving adolescent health outcomes, with an extensive history of using community-engaged approaches and working with community partners (e.g., churches, libraries, and youth-oriented CBOs) to conduct research. She has expertise in adolescent health, qualitative methods, intervention development, and implementation science. She has collaborated with institutions across the country to promote educational attainment as well as prevent teen pregnancy, HIV, and substance use among adolescents. She has over 40 publications and has been PI or Co-I on several externally funded grants that seek to improve the lives of vulnerable young people.
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Trainees
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Demi received her B.A. in Anthropology from Washington University.
“I support the B Lab by exploring how partners, such as community-based organizations, individuals, and government agencies, are engaged in research collaborations on medications for opioid use disorder.”
Demi Bajela, BA
MSPH Student and Research Assistant
Drishti received her MSc from The Neotia University.
“I support the B Lab by contributing to research that centers the voices and experiences of marginalized individuals to advance equity and well-being.”
Drishti Mukherjee
MSPH Student & Research Assistant
Bailey earned her BA in Sociology from Spelman College and MPH from Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. Her research interests include digital interventions, chronic disease prevention, gender equity, and suicidality among Black and Latinx youth and young adults.
“I support the B Lab vision by improving minority health and advancing innovative interventions that promote positive health outcomes for adolescents.”
Bailey Holmes Spencer, MPH
PhD Student and Research Assistant
Lisa is a visiting student from Vanderbilt University. She majors in Child Development & Medicine, Health and Society.
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“I support the B Lab by conducting literature reviews and helping manage our Instagram presence. I create advocacy-focused content on adolescent health and brainstorm ways to increase our social media engagement.”
Lisa Kim
Visiting Student & Research Assistant
Jori is a visiting student from Tuskegee University. She majors in Political Science.
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“I support the B Lab by conducting research on partnerships that advance equitable, evidence-based treatment for opioid use disorders and disseminating adolescent health research via social media.”
Jori Wright
Visiting Student & Research Assistant
FORMER TRAINEES
Joyell Arscott, PhD, RN, ACRN
Cassandra Berko, BS
Emily Davie, MSPH
Lauren Hunt, BA
Andrea Hwang, MSPH
Jordan Jenkins, BA
Olivia Kachingwe, PhD, MPH
Aliza Li
Ashleigh LoVette, PhD, MA
Susan Neumyer
Asari Offiong, PhD, MPH
Tosheania Phoenix
Morgan Prioleau
Kalai Willis, MSPH
Quiana Lewis, PhD, MPH
Naya Moser, BA
Adrija Chakrabarty, BS
Nancy Adane, M.Ed
Aris Stovall, BS
Diamond Draft
Wubishet Taye
Bianca D. Smith, PhD, MPH
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PARTNERS & SUPPORTERS
Enoch Pratt Libraries
Center for Adolescent Health
Pixie Photography, Breyanna Dabney
Rae Chesny, Literary Consultant
Avery Griffin, Videographer
CreatveXception (Web Design), Veronica Gibson
Cleos Studios (Animation), Chevez Sanchez and Tyler Holmes