Meet Dr. Cynthia Romero, Director of the Brock Institute for Community and Global Health. A native of Hampton Roads, Dr. Romero shares stories about working with her parents early in her career as a physician and her current focus on community health.

Meet MeShall Hills, an Executive Director at the American Heart Association (AHA). Ms. Hills links her training and personal experiences to her work at the AHA and spotlights the variety of opportunities that she and her team provide to share information and promote health behaviors, including with NSU.

Meet Dr. Elizabeth Dungee-Anderson, Interim Dean of the Ethelyn R. Strong School of Social Work at Norfolk State University and a Professor. Dr. Dungee-Anderson talks about the role of social work and the importance of mental health.

Meet Briana Ricks, Community Impact Director for the American Heart Association (AHA) based in Hampton Roads. Ms. Ricks shares insights about her role and the variety of ways that the AHA contributes to surrounding communities.

Meet Dr. Leslie Hoglund, a public health expert and professor at Old Dominion University, and Melinda Griggs, a graduate student in one of Dr. Hoglund's classes. Listen in as they talk about their experience linking academic training with community engagement.

Meet Dr. Cynthia Burwell, a professor and Director of the NSU Center of Excellence in Minority Health Disparities at Norfolk State University. Dr. Burwell discusses her community-based collaborations with church leaders and others in Hampton Roads focused on promoting health and reduce health disparities.