S.E.J.H Institute
Meet the Team Behind the Mission
At S.E.J.H. Institute, our work is powered by passionate public health leaders, researchers, strategists, and changemakers dedicated to advancing health equity, justice, and systems transformation. Together, we are building healthier communities through collaboration, innovation, and action.
Dr. Krystal Redman (she/her)
Founder and C.E.O.
Highlights:
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20+ years of Health Administrative & Public Health Leadership
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Reproductive Justice
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Maternal & Child Health
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Black Liberation
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Health Justice
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Disease Prevention & Infectious Disease
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Organization & Leadership Development
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Public Health Strategy
Alia Holt (she/her)
Public Health and Community Building Assistant
Introducing Alia Holt, an Atlanta native and Master of Public Health candidate at Louisiana State University Shreveport, focused on health equity and the social determinants of health. A first-generation college graduate rooted in the Oakland City and Sylvan Hills communities where she grew up, Alia lets her lived experience guide her commitment to community-centered public health. At S.E.J.H Institute, she serves as the Public Health & Community Building Assistant, where her signature project is a grassroots public health campaign centered on community-defined health priorities. Her own journey navigating the healthcare system as a Black woman fuels her passion for reproductive justice and closing gaps in health access. Beyond S.E.J.H, Alia is engaged in work with the EARTHGANG Foundation, A Rye Inc. and IMPACT Strategies, and Mothers for Justice and Equality, and is a member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. She looks forward to deepening her community engagement skills and contributing to S.E.J.H’s vision of a more just and liberated public health future. Welcome, Alia Holt.
“Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.”
Theodore Roosevelt
KaNya Turner (she/her)
Admin Support and Partnerships Intern
Introducing KaNya Turner, a Douglasville, Georgia, native whose dedication to innovative approaches to public health has shaped her commitment to reframing the understanding of mental health in Black communities. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Economics at Spelman College and is currently pursuing her Master of Public Health at Georgia State University. Her passion for advancing mental health programming for the Black community has led her to this internship, as she envisions a world where public health is recognized in everyday life as nonconventional and enjoyable. Her role centers on fostering meaningful cross-sector collaboration by developing a 100-organization partnership ecosystem map and advancing strategic engagement initiatives that expand the Institute’s community impact. Beyond S.E.J.H, she is a Graduate Research Assistant for Positive Childhood Alliance, Outreach Chair for The Black Graduate Student Association, Public Management & Leadership Certificate Scholar, and a DeKalb County Public Health Department Volunteer. In her free time, she works as a fashion stylist and enjoys participating in various types of community wellness events throughout Atlanta. Overall, she looks forward to continuing to build on her leadership skills, engaging with the community, and embodying what it means to be a member of the S.E.J.H Institute. Welcome, KaNya Turner.
"The Beltline is Public Health"
Carmiya Cooks (she/her)
Arts, Culture, & Social Media Intern
Carmiya Cooks is a Black women’s health advocate and social media/communications enthusiast. Her passion for creating a voice and safe space for Black women is what has served as the catalyst for the opportunities that she stands in today. She earned her Bachelors of Science in Health Promotion & Behavior at the University of Georgia and is currently pursuing her Master of Arts in Mass Communication at Georgia State University. Carmiya is excited to contribute to the ongoing conversation around Black women’s health using her learned skills from both programs. Within S.E.J.H Institute, Carmiya serves as the Arts, Culture, & Social Media Intern. Her signature project is to create a public health storytelling campaign that highlights Black health, joy, and community leadership. Given that Carmiya finds purpose in the process of creating reels, campaigns, capturing content, and having the opportunity to collaborate with other creatives in the Atlanta area, this is the perfect opportunity for her. In the near future, Carmiya looks forward to pursuing a career in Health Communications with a focus on Black women’s health. Welcome, Carmiya Cooks.
“God is within her, she will not fall”
