About the Founders:
Dr. Jalarna J. Grant, MD is an Obstetrician/Gynecologist currently practicing at
Delta Health Center in the Mississippi Delta. Dr. Grant received M.S in
Biomedical Science in 2008 from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
(Georgia Campus). She completed her medical degree in 2012 from the University
of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS. She completed her training in
OBGYN at Meharry Medical College in Nashville, TN. Dr. Grant specializes in
women's health care and has a special interest in obstetrics, contraception, and
preventive medicine. Dr. Grant is passionate about patient education and
decreasing health disparities in minority communities. When she is not delivery
babies, Dr. Grant enjoys working out in the gym, playing and watching basketball,
spending time with family, and enjoying great food!
Dr. Ja'Wanda S. Grant, PhD is currently the Senior Director of the Center for
Undergraduate Research and Graduate Opportunity (CURGO) at Xavier
University of Louisiana. Dr. Grant received her B.S. in Chemical Engineering
from the University of Mississippi in 2002 followed by her Doctor of Philosophy
in Pharmaceutical Science in 2008. Dr. Grant completed her post-doctoral training
at NYU in the Department of Environmental Medicine. She then shifted gears
from laboratory research to teaching and administration. Dr. Grant has coordinated
and directed various academic success and summer research programs,
conferences, and trainings. She has a passion for mentoring and advising students.
When she is not writing grants, reports, and planning events, she enjoys watching
movies on Netflix, nature walks with her puppy child (Levi), and singing!