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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.