LaNita S. Wright

(she/her/hers)

LaNita S. Wright is an Assistant Professor of Public Health in the Department of Health Promotion and Physical Education at Kennesaw State University, where she teaches undergraduate courses pertaining to public health theory, public health writing, planning, implementation, and evaluation. She is also the CEO of the Wright Connection Consulting, LLC, where she connects organizations to the communities they serve. She received a Doctor of Philosophy in Health Promotion and a Master of Public Health in Health Promotion Sciences from the University of Oklahoma. She received a Bachelor of Science in Health Services Administration from Auburn University.

Dr. Wright’s research focuses on the influence of interconnected systems on health-promoting behaviors, particularly in the Black community. She is currently facilitating research projects related to healthcare and identity among Black transgender adults and the intersection of sexual health and religion among Black emerging adults. Completed projects focused on medical distrust in the Black community, the Black Church’s role in preventing teen pregnancy, and community members’ perceptions of sexual health education. LaNita has a passion for understanding the interconnected nature of health behavior; producing and championing credible, trustworthy qualitative research; and creating space and advocating for underrepresented voices.