Janae Best
Postdoctoral Research Fellow @Wake Forest University School Of Medicine
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WORK HISTORY
Postdoctoral Research Fellow @Wake Forest University School Of Medicine
Winston-Salem, NC, US
As a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Social Sciences and Health Policy at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, I lead and support community-engaged projects focused on HIV vaccine hesitancy, community experiences navigating COVID-19, and broader pandemic preparedness. I design and implement qualitative evaluations grounded in the CFIR framework to assess participant experiences with interventions, and I contribute to pandemic preparedness initiatives by training community members in contact tracing and case investigation. My work also involves recruiting and screening participants, conducting a scoping review on pandemic response trainings to inform the development of a readiness tool for community-based organizations, and contributing to brand development and strategic communications to enhance lab visibility and community partnerships. Additionally, I collaborate on grant writing, manuscript preparation, and dissemination of research findings with the goal of advancing health equity.
EDUCATION
Spelman College
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology , Public Health
University of Michigan School of Public Health
Master of Public Health - MPH, Health Behavior and Health Education
University of Michigan School of Public Health
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Health Behavior and Health Equity
SKILLS
ABOUT JANAE BEST
I am a passionate public health researcher specializing in health equity, mental health, and social determinants of health. My work aims to inform culturally relevant, evidence-based interventions to improve outcomes for historically marginalized populations, particularly young Black women and students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).With expertise in mixed-methods research, qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis, and stakeholder engagement, I have collaborated with organizations such as the Steve Fund, United Negro College Fund, and academic institutions to address critical public health challenges. I am especially committed to leveraging research to inform policies that advance equity and improve mental health resources for communities of color.Let’s connect if you share my passion for driving meaningful change in public health!
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