Donisha Reed

Donisha Reed, MPH has extensive work experience in various roles related to community health and wellness. Donisha currently serves as a Member on the QI Advisory Board at the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC). Prior to this, they worked as a Coordinator for the US Fish and Wildlife in Indiana, where they volunteered their time. Donisha also held positions at TCA Health Inc.- NFP, where they served as a Director for Population & Community Health Programs, a Health & Wellness Coordinator, and a Population Health & Wellness Manager. During their time at TCA Health, they led various initiatives such as the COVID-19 Community Mobilization Team and the establishment of mobile testing sites. In addition, Donisha has experience as a Yoga & Meditation Teacher, Health Coach, and Consultant at Wellthy Living Coaching and Consulting LLC. Donisha has worked with a diverse range of clients and organizations, offering health coaching, yoga and meditation services, consulting, and workshops. Donisha also volunteered as a Trailblazer at Friends of the Forest Preserves and was a member of the Food Justice & Policy Coalition at Food + Wellness Equity Collective. Other notable experiences include their role as a Yoga Instructor at Morgan Park Sports Center and as a Chronic Care Coordinator at Near North Health Service Corporation. Donisha also served as the Health & Wellness Director at YMCA of Wichita Falls, where they implemented programs focused on diabetes prevention, cancer rehabilitation, and childhood obesity. Prior to that, they worked as a Graduate Research & Teaching Assistant at Indiana University Bloomington, supporting research and teaching in the field of sexual health promotion. Overall, Donisha Reed's work experience reflects their commitment to community health, wellness, and improving healthcare access and outcomes.

Donisha Reed, MPH, earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Health Sciences and Public Health from Purdue University in 2012. Donisha then pursued a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree in Behavioral, Social, and Community Health at Indiana University Bloomington, which they completed in 2014. In addition to their academic achievements, Donisha has obtained several certifications, including the Sinai Urban Health Institute's CHW Supervisor Training in 2023, the HIV Workforce Certificate Program from the Black AIDS Institute (BAI) in 2022, the Basic Certificate in Quality and Safety from IHI in 2020, and the Health Coach certification from the American Council on Exercise in 2016. Donisha also holds a certification as a Therapeutic Exercise Specialist from the American Council on Exercise, obtained in 2016.