University of MS Medical Center, MSN, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Track
2015
University of MS Medical Center, BA, Nursing
2010
Holmes Community College, ADN, Nursing
2007
Tougaloo College, BA, Psychology
2002
Specialty Certification Licensure
DEA, United States Drug Enforcement Administration
Licensure, Registered Nurse, MS Board of Nursing
NPI, National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES)
Certification, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Board Certified, American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
Academic Appointments or Other Previous Appointments
Assistant Professor, School of Nursing
Publications
Journal Article
Holt, D., Harrington, M., Laub, J., Evans, F., Griffin, T., Lee, K., Fletcher, A., Blake, B., (2023). Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: A Team Approach. Association of Black Nursing Faculty Foundation Journal (ABNFF), 2(2), 35-37.
Presentations
Platform Presentations, Listening Beyond the Stethoscope, Mississippi Association of Student Nurses, Biloxi, MS
10/2025
Poster Presentation, A windshield survey: Preparing future nurses for practice in diverse populations, University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Nursing Research and Scholarship Day
Honors, Awards, and Recognition
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society, Theta Beta Chapter
The Elsevier Doctoral Book Award, University of MS Medical Center, School of Nursing
Dean’s List Scholar, Tougaloo College
Dean’s List Scholar, University of MS Medical Center
Norman C. Nelson Order of Teaching Excellence, University of MS Medical Center
The Academy of Excellence in Education Inductee, University of MS Medical Center
Professional Membership and Service
American Psychiatric Nurses Association
Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing Honor Society
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Mississippi Nurses Association
Eliza Pillars Registered Nurses of Mississippi, District IV
Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) International
American Nurses Association
Committee Service
T.H.R.I.V.E., Member
2025 - Present
SCHOOL OF NURSING-UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM, Chair
SCHOOL OF NURSING-UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM, Member
Community Service
Junior League of Jackson, Chair, Making Connections Rewarding Success
