Our Team
Dr Keisha Jefferies
MBRACe Director & Assistant Professor
As MBRACe Director, Dr. Jefferies uses her clinical and research expertise to guide research that improves health outcomes for Black populations and increases representation of Black students in health care professions.ssions.
Crenda Marfo
Program Manager
As program manager, Crenda uses her education and international experience in policy and gender studies to inform and reshape health, education and research for women and Black populations.
Ali Hammoud
Research Associate
As MBRACe's new Research Associate, Ali brings valuable expertise in evidence synthesis, community health, and advocacy. His contributions to national and international research initiatives will strengthen and support the advancement of MBRACe’s ongoing work. Welcome Ali!
Our team is an energetic group that is passionate about research and open to learning.
Our Research Interns & Students
Our 2025 Students
MBRACe is delighted to welcome four new members to our research team for the summer of 2025. We look forward to getting to know these students and working together to advance Black health.
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Vitória de Paula Santos
Mitacs Globalink Research Intern
Samantha Kieyele
NSERC Undergraduate Summer Research Award
Eshaa Amer
NSERC Undergraduate Summer Research Award
Tarelle Sterling
Imhotep's Legacy Academy-Faculty of Health Summer Student Research Scholarship
MBRACe Alumni
Tatiana
Nursing - Mitacs Globalink Summer Research Intern 2024
Research Focus - Public Health
Future Interests - Disease Prevention & Health Promotion
“My experience with M-BRACe was one of the best experiences I have ever had in my life. The mission, vision, and the projects they work on have always caught my attention, as they not only focus on the health of the population but also on social components, which makes a big difference. The team is amazing, and every day I was able to learn something new. The experience was enriching from start to finish”.
Join Our Team
We are always looking for individuals who are passionate about research and advancing Black health. We have roles for Graduate, Undergraduate, High School Students and Volunteers.
Join Our Team
We are always looking for individuals who are passionate about research and advancing Black health. We have roles for Graduate, Undergraduate, High School Students and Volunteers.