Na'Taki Osborne Jelks

Na'Taki Osborne Jelks, Ph.D., MPH, is an accomplished academic and environmental health professional currently serving as an Assistant Professor in Environmental & Health Sciences at Spelman College since August 2018. With extensive experience in leadership and program management, Na'Taki has held the position of Senior Fellow at the Environmental Leadership Program since 2003, focusing on fostering diverse leadership for sustainable futures. Previously, Na'Taki directed the Graduate Certificate Program in Evaluation & Assessment Methods and served as a Visiting Assistant Professor in Environmental Health at Agnes Scott College. Na'Taki's background includes roles at the National Wildlife Federation, where responsibilities ranged from managing education and advocacy programs to community and leadership development. Na'Taki holds a Ph.D. in Public Health with a concentration in Environmental Health from Georgia State School of Public Health, an MPH in Environmental and Occupational Health from Emory University, and a BS in Chemistry from Spelman College.