A distinguished leader in public health, her work has been recognized with numerous honors for excellence in research, advocacy, and mentorship. From early career fellowships to prestigious national awards, these accolades highlight her unwavering commitment to advancing maternal and child health, health equity, and public health leadership. Honored by esteemed organizations across academia, research, and advocacy, her contributions reflect a lifelong dedication to shaping public health policy, mentoring future leaders, and improving health outcomes for marginalized communities.

    • Senior Maternal and Child Health Fellow, American Public Health Association (2009)

    • Student Fellowship, Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs (2009)

    • Goldhaber Travel Award, University of Maryland College Park (2009)

    • Academy Health Minority Scholars Award, Academy Health (2010)

    • Willie Lawson Memorial Award, National Black Graduate Students Association (2010)

    • Young Professionals Award, Maternal and Child Health Section, American Public Health Association (2019)

    • Partners Award, Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies (2019)

    • FDR Humanitarian of the Year Award, March of Dimes MA (2023)

    • John C. MacQueen Lecture Award, Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs (2022)

    • National Minority Quality Forum: Top 40 under 40 Leaders in Healthcare (2020)

    • Ernest E. Just Keynote Lecture and Prize, the Medical University of South Carolina and the Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture (2014)