Encouraging and Supporting Wellness Through Research, Healthcare, Advocacy & Service

Dr. Shameka Rodgers Phillips is a nurse scientist, nurse practitioner, educator, and wellness advocate passionate about serving the youth and those from disadvantaged backgrounds. Dr. Phillips’ research focuses on improving sleep, cardiometabolic, and mental health outcomes in youth from disadvantaged backgrounds, especially rural areas, using a health equity lens. As a wellness advocate, Dr. Phillips wants to create a space where others, especially professionals from disadvantaged backgrounds, can be encouraged to prioritize their wellness. Her passion for her work and research is driven by her experiences growing up in the rural Deep South and being a first-generation college graduate. Click the button to learn more about Dr. Phillips’ research, career, advocacy, and service below.