Ebele Okoye is a Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) candidate in Epidemiology at Jackson State University and a Graduate Research Assistant with the NIH IMPROVE: Jackson State University-Mississippi Delta Center of Excellence in Maternal Health. She holds a Certificate in Community Research Fellowship Training and has university-level teaching experience. Her research focuses on maternal and child health outcomes, health disparities, chronic diseases, health communication, and food science & technology. Ebele is passionate about translating research into practical solutions and building partnerships that improve community and population health.