Born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland, Deja Knight has met every challenge with fierce determination, leading to an inspiring career in public health. After starting a graduate program in Neuroscience at the University of Iowa, Deja ended up pivoting to complete a Master’s in Public Health from Harvard University. She is now pursuing her third graduate degree: a Ph.D. in International Health at Johns Hopkins University. Influenced by her personal experiences and academic interests, Deja focuses on HIV prevention among Black women and strives to revamp systems to best support those in greatest need. 

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