TyKeara Mims

TyKeara Mims is a native of Knoxville, Tennessee. She holds a bachelor of arts from Spelman College and a master’s of public health (MPH) degree in community health education from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. After completing her MPH, TyKeara worked as a commissioner’s fellow for the Tennessee Department of Health. This experience led her to pursue a doctoral degree in public health.

Currently, TyKeara is a DrPH student at the Texas A&M School of Public Health, concentrating in epidemiology. In addition, she works as a graduate research assistant with the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics. Her research interests include hazard experiences and risk reduction strategies for vulnerable populations. Ultimately, she hopes to utilize the skills she develops through her academic and work experiences to pursue a career as a disaster epidemiologist.