Academic and Professional Background: I was trained as a holistic birth Doula, and went on to study Biology with a concentration in Botany at Warren Wilson College where I was introduced to academic research.
Research Interests: A summary of your research interests and any specific areas you are passionate about exploring during your time here. Similarly, I am interested in examining health behaviors within the context of the social determinants of health with particular emphasis on urban and rural populations.
Why You Chose UNC Charlotte: I chose to pursue my PhD at UNC β Charlotte because the program is designed to further develop and hone my research endeavors within the behavioral medicine field and the curriculum is directly aligned with my long-term professional goals to lead a research program focused on Maternal and Child Health.
Skyler briefly worked in the field of animal care as a marine mammal trainer and veterinary assistant before going back to school to pursue her interest in psychology. In , she graduated from Appalachian State University with a M. While there, Skyler worked at the Scholars with Diverse Abilities Program as a student advisor and teaching assistant. Why UNC Charlotte? The faculty have broad interest areas that I know will help guide me in my journey to making an impact with my own research.
Academic and Professional Background: Ms. She is an Adjunct Professor with multiple Universities. Momma Bey is working on developing research models to test the healing model she designed. She is a national trainer and consultant. Research Interest: I am interested in providing evidence to an African Centered Psychology, holistic Healing model to address behavioral health disparities in communities impacted by oppression. I chose UNC Charlotte because in searching for program that could best meet my research needs, I realized that behavioral health disparities is a Public health concern.
