Please join us for a FREE Lunch and Learn webinar on HPV Prevention. We have two incredible guest speakers joining us this month, so be prepared for an informative and powerful hour.
Dr. Jennifer S. Smith, professor in the Department of Epidemiology has conducted research over the past 20 years and has focused on epidemiological studies of infections and cancer. The focus of her research is on HPV infection and cervical cancer prevention worldwide via screening and prophylactic vaccines among women with limited access to care. Dr. Smith’s work expands the global, with a focus on North Carolina, Sub-Saharan Africa, and China. She earned a doctorate degree from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Dr. Smith is director of Cervical Cancer-Free Coalition and has published over 300 articles in international peer-reviewed journals, of which over 260 are related to HPV infection and HPV-associated diseases, in areas that include cervical, anal, vaginal, vulvar, and penile cancers. She is a mentor for the Cancer Control Education Program and for the Fogarty International Clinical Research Scholar program, an associate editor of Sexually Transmitted Infections and on the editorial board of Sexually Transmitted Diseases.
Tamika Felder is a cancer survivor, award-winning women’s health advocate, and Chief Visionary at Cervivor - a nonprofit dedicated to cervical cancer advocacy and support - Tamika also has a mission to eradicate cancer and shine a spotlight on the patient voice in healthcare.
Named a “Cancer Rebel” by Newsweek, Tamika is a highly sought-after speaker on cervical cancer advocacy, cancer prevention, HPV education, and living life with purpose. She’s shared her story on Presidential Panels convened by the White House, trained thousands of ambassadors using her signature patient advocacy framework, and traveled internationally to share her experiences with women around the world. Tamika currently serves on the steering committee of the National HPV Vaccination Roundtable. A member of Family Reach Cancer Equity Initiative National Strategic Council, she is regularly tapped by leading organizations and Fortune 500 companies around the globe to share her story and expertise.
An award-winning television producer and host, Tamika is a captivating personality; as well as an engaging and talented storyteller. Her work has led to her being featured in Bravo’s Real Housewives of Beverly Hills franchise; as well as a profile feature in the award-winning documentary Someone You Love: The HPV Epidemic.