Bianca Chanel Mayes is a health educator, professor, disruptor, healer, and womanist that specializes in sexual and reproductive justice. As a Certified Health Education Specialist, Bianca realized her leadership and advocacy skills could be utilized to help marginalized communities like her own! She is the current Associate Director, Health Equity at Planned Parenthood Federation of America.

Research Interests

Reproductive and Sexual Health, LGBTQ+, Women’s Health, Healthcare Disparities, Social Determinants of Health, Racial Justice, and Community Engagement (Qualitative and Quantitative) 

Scholarly Articles

Mayes, B. C. (2018, June 05). Creating Inclusive Spaces for Survivors Who are LGBTQ. Retrieved from https://njcasa.org/news/creating-inclusive-spaces-survivors-lgbtq/

Professional Associations

New Jersey Society for Public Health Education 

Co-Chair of Issues Committee for New Jersey HIV/AIDS Health Planning Group by the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services, Division of HIV, STD, and TB Services 

Awards

United for Prevention in Passaic County, Sponsored by NJDMHAS Partner in Prevention Award-June 4, 2020 

Insider NJ’s LGBT Power List, #79-2019