The System Was Never Built for Real Change with Dr. Joyee Washington, PhD
What’s the Kiki?
In this episode, we get into:
Community engaged research and its importance
The journey of Dr. Joyee Washington into public health and entrepreneurship
Strategies for building trust and authentic community partnerships
Innovative frameworks developed by Black women scholars
The role of leadership, resilience, and systemic change in public health
In This Episode
Pull up a chair and join the kiki!
In this episode of Real Talk, Real Impact, Dr. Marissa Robinson sits down with Dr. Joy Washington for a conversation that goes beyond surface-level ideas of community engagement and into what it actually takes to build trust, share power, and create meaningful change.
Together, they explore Dr. Joy’s journey into public health, community-engaged research, and entrepreneurship, while unpacking the realities of working within systems that were not always designed with communities in mind. From the importance of internal reflection to the role of community-led frameworks, this conversation challenges traditional approaches and invites a deeper reimagining of what public health can look like.
This episode is a reminder that impactful work does not start with programs or policies. It starts with people, relationships, and a willingness to do things differently.
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LinkedIn: Dr. Joyee Washington
Website: Joyee Washington Consulting
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