Maternal and Reproductive Health Community Advisory Board invites investigators to share work and receive community-informed feedback
The Myrlie Evers-Williams Institute for the Elimination of Health Disparities Maternal and Reproductive Health Community Advisory Board (MEWI MRH-CAB) is helping strengthen research, programming and policy efforts that address maternal, reproductive and perinatal behavioral health disparities across Mississippi.
The MRH-CAB brings investigators and community experts together in a collaborative space designed to make health equity work more responsive, relevant and impactful. Through monthly virtual meetings, board members offer guidance rooted in research expertise, lived experience, community engagement and direct service across Mississippi.
MEWI is currently inviting investigators to serve as guest presenters during upcoming MRH-CAB meetings. Guest presenters may share research, programming, evaluation or policy work related to maternal and reproductive health and receive meaningful feedback from a multidisciplinary group of community and academic partners. This feedback can help investigators refine their approach, strengthen community engagement and expand the reach of their work.
The MRH-CAB meets virtually on the first Friday of each month at noon.
Current MRH-CAB members include:
- Dr. Abigail Gamble – UMMC, John D. Bower School of Population Health
- Dr. Nikki Johnson – UMMC, John D. Bower School of Population Health
- Dr. Courtney Walker – UMMC Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, Division of Psychology and Department of Pediatrics, Division of Child Development
- Calandrea Taylor – UMMC, Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior
- Dr. Rachel S. Tyrone – UMMC, John D. Bower School of Population Health
- Dr. Emily Dossett – UMMC, Department of Psychiatry
- Morgan Lavine, Chair – Jackson Hinds Comprehensive
- Brooke Floyd – Peoples Advocacy Institute
- Dr. Sandra Melvin – Institute for the Advancement of Minority Health
- Chelsea Presley – Diaper Bank of the Delta
- Krista Guynes – Mississippi State Department of Health
- Janice Hall – Maternal Beats, LLC
- Niketa Pechan – NutureRise Global
- Hannah Sheridan – Mississippi Public Health Institute, Innovation Task Force
- Kashuna Watts – Jackson Safer Childbirth
- Mitch Adcock – Center for Mississippi Health Policy
- LeJeune Johnson – Therapy Plus, LLC Supportive Counseling + Psychotherapy
- Dr. Sharae Johnson Jack – St. Dominic/Magnolia
- Dr. Nakeitra Burse – Six Dimensions
- Dr. Jameshyia Ballard – Mississippi State Department of Health
- Angela Ladner – Lobbyist/MPA
- Joy Hogge – Board of Medicaid
- Tasha Lock – Department of Mental Health
Investigators interested in presenting are encouraged to contact Dr. Abigail Gamble or Dr. Nikki Johnson to learn more about upcoming opportunities.