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Joanna's specialties include: racial identity, life transitions, trauma, grief, anxiety, depression, coping skills, relationships, life goal setting, parenting, family conflict, substance use, codependency and self esteem. Joanna is currently pursuing a doctorate in Public Health, with a focus on health equity from the Medical College of Wisconsin and is interested in examining the role resilience and mentorship plays for African American women in their careers. Joanna is a skilled professional Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion social justice advocate working to serve communities of color in ways that address social determinants of health. With particular emphasis on building partnerships, Joanna has experience designing, developing, and implementing DEI initiatives and strategies to improve community health and organizational growth. 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