Be well… Do good!
Live a healthy lifestyle of growth and abundance… and help others follow the path
I am well and hope you are… I’m Dr. Rashid Njai a mental and physical behavioral scientist and social worker. Whole Life Wellness is my passion and sharing the steps of walking towards goals with legendary results is my mission. Let’s work together to refocus mindset and reap the rewards of steady growth and purposeful improvement. We can go farther together!
Dr. Rashid Njai is a dedicated scholar-activist with a comprehensive skillset rooted in applied social epidemiology, organizational psychology, and public health sciences. With a holistic perspective, he excels in improving workforce dynamics and fostering shared identities that align with company missions. In 2010 Dr. Njai founded UPHOLD, a dynamic ecosystem to enhance non-profit impact assessment. Through UPHOLD, he has worked with national healthcare organizations, dozens of minority-focused patient advocacy groups and numerous community wellness providers in the US, Africa, and the Afro-Caribbean to amplify the impact of their work.
With over 20 years of community-based public health experience, Dr. Njai is an expert at overseeing complex projects, conducting innovative scientific studies, and building strategic partnerships. His commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is evident in his excellence as a thought leader and advisor: Among his accolades are being named the Commencement Speaker at the University of Michigan's School of Public Health, receiving the National Minority Quality Forum's 40 Under 40 Leaders in Health Award, and earning recognition for his contributions to emergency response efforts during the West Africa Ebola outbreak. Dr. Njai's expertise extends to diverse roles, including his role as an adjunct faculty member at Morehouse College and serves on many nonprofit boards related to social justice and health equity. Dr. Njai holds a Ph.D. and MPH from the University of Michigan School of Public Health, and an MSW from Boston University's School of Social Work, Clinical Track.
Step into a realm where purpose meets possibility. Beyond accolades, I'm dedicated to fostering connections and creating cultures that lead to meaningful lives. Let's unite to realize our destinies, drawing strength, resilience, and health from our shared journey.
Dr. Rashid Njai, a scholar-activist with a deep-rooted expertise in applied social epidemiology, organizational psychology, and public health sciences, is the Deputy Associate Director for Strategic Science at the leading public health agency in the US. Along with holding a PhD, MPH from the University of Michigan and an MSW from Boston University, he has over 20 years of experience in community-based health psychology, specializing in the epidemiology of health disparities and the structural drivers of health. A recipient of the US Public Health Service Commendation Medal and a recognized leader in his field, Dr. Njai co-founded UPHOLD to enhance non-profit impact and support community empowerment. He has served as an adjunct faculty member at Morehouse College for over a decade and is passionately committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in public health, helping individuals and organizations develop wellness plans and health strategies that align with their culture change goals.
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