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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

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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 

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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 

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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 

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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 

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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

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