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In this segment, we interview:
Dr. Nia Imani Bailey, DPA, M.A.Ed., RT(T), is a proud West Philadelphia native whose life’s work is rooted in service, advocacy, and the empowerment of vulnerable communities. With more than a decade of experience as a Radiation Therapist, she has seen firsthand the barriers cancer patients face—experiences that continue to fuel her mission to bridge healthcare, education, and community advocacy with compassion and purpose.
Dr. Bailey earned her Doctorate in Public Administration from West Chester University, where her research centered on improving the timely diagnosis of breast cancer in young women and advancing policy reforms to expand equitable healthcare access. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Allied Health with a concentration in Radiologic Sciences from Immaculata University, completed through a 3+1 program in partnership with Thomas Jefferson University. She went on to earn a second Bachelor’s degree in Radiologic Sciences with a concentration in Radiation Therapy from Thomas Jefferson University. While working full-time in clinical care, she also completed her Master’s degree in Education at La Salle University, specializing in Bilingual and Bicultural Studies.
As a patient living with lupus and carrying the BCL6 cancer gene, Dr. Bailey brings both professional expertise and deeply personal insight to her work. This dual perspective strengthens her advocacy and allows her to champion more compassionate, equitable, and accessible care for all.
Dr. Bailey serves as President of the Byrd Cancer Education & Advocacy Foundation and volunteers with several organizations, including Live Like Lukas, Inc. and the Pink Lemonade Stand Challenge. A gifted storyteller, she is the writer and director of the documentaries A Letter to My Sisters: A Breast Cancer Documentary for Young Women and A Letter to My Sisters: The Erica Jo Robinson Story. She also authored the foreword for 10 Most Powerful Ways to Kick Cancer’s Ass: Survival Kit.
In addition, she is the author of the children’s books Love Thy Neighbor and Letters To My Younger Self. Dr. Bailey lends her expertise as an Advisor for the Bexa Equity Alliance, a member of the Unite for HER Women of Color Task Force, and a board member for both Still Rise Farm Organization and the Habituelle Board of Innovators. In recognition of her leadership and community impact, she was appointed by Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro to the Governor’s Advisory Commission on African American Affairs, representing Philadelphia County, Co-Chair of the Health Subcommittee.
Through her multidisciplinary work in healthcare, policy, storytelling, and advocacy, Dr. Nia Imani Bailey continues to uplift and inspire—transforming her personal journey into a powerful movement for education, equity, and hope. Her life’s mission is to honor God and be obedient to Him.
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