Join us on this week’s podcast series with Juanita L. Braxton, PhD. Dr. Braxton speaks to us on the topic of adolescent health and wellness and how her business, Imani Consultants PhD LLC, is taking steps to create greater impact in communities. Currently, she serves as the Administrative Director for Surgical Education at the University of California, Davis Health System in Sacramento, California.

During the podcast Dr. Braxton discusses her career journey and how earning a doctorate later in life has helped shape the work that she is doing. Dr. Braxton shares strategies for success and what pitfalls to look out for regarding personal and professional development. She reminds us that we are all a work in process and our journeys are our own.

Dr. Braxton earned her Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Behavior/Business Administration, a Master of Business Administration, Doctor of Theology and Ph.D. in Public Health with a focus on Community Health . Her dissertation topic was titled Health Care Provider Perceptions of High Blood Pressure Screening for Asymptomatic African American Teens. Her research passions include health disparities and adolescent health and wellness.