We are thrilled to have you join our supportive and collaborative community at The Script Lab! We co-founded this community because of our own experience navigating the ins & outs of manuscript writing and publishing. With over 30 years of combined trials and tribulations – as well as successes – we are eager to support your journey.
Dr. Joyee Washington
Dr. Joyee Washington is a Community-Engaged Research Consultant from Jackson, Mississippi. In 2020, she founded Joyee Washington Consulting with a mission to revolutionize public health by transforming public health research into life-changing public health solutions. Through her business, Dr. Joyee works with community-based organizations, non-profits, public health organizations, and academic institutions to help them build meaningful community partnerships, conduct impactful research, and create data-informed solutions.
Dr. Joyee has over 18 years of research experience and 10 years of public health experience. Her educational background includes advanced degrees in biomedical sciences and public health. In 2022, she graduated with her PhD in Education (emphasis in research, evaluation, statistics, and assessment). As a Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES), she has served as a coordinator of community based participatory research, coordinator of community outreach for health resources, and faculty member in the Department of Public Health at The University of Southern Mississippi. Dr. Joyee believes that a healthier and equitable future lies in the power of our communities.
Additionally, Dr. Joyee is host of The Public Health Joy Podcast, a safe space for real and honest conversation about public health research and the relationship building processes necessary to bring joy to the communities we serve.
Chioma Nnaji
Chioma Nnaji, MPH, MEd, has over 20 years of experience at the intersection of public health, racial justice, and immigrant rights. Her career began as a Community Health Worker in the HIV field and evolved into senior director roles at community-based organizations and academic institutions, where she led initiatives in community-engaged research, capacity building, and community mobilization. Chioma founded Ocha Transformations, a firm that leverages the power of facilitation to guide leaders, organizations, and communities in scaling social impact initiatives and fostering sustainable change. She is also an Associate Editor for Progress in Community Health Partnerships, and has supported collaborative processes for manuscript writing and publishing, working with teams and coalitions to expand the impact of their work.