Dr. Keisha Jefferies is an Ancestral Black Nova Scotian nurse scientist, an Assistant Professor, and a University Research Chair in the School of Nursing at Dalhousie University. She is the director of MBRACe, which is a research hub dedicated to advancing Black population health and supporting the future generation of critical health leaders. Dr. Jefferies has clinical experience in neonatal intensive care and breastfeeding. Notably, Dr. Jefferies spent three-months in Tanzania, where she completed a health policy practicum on breastfeeding practices. During this time, she also supported research examining the postpartum care experiences of obstetricians and nurse-midwives in Tanzania. Currently, Dr. Jefferies uses scientific methods and critical social methodologies to answer pertinent research questions focused on Black women’s perinatal health, including projects regarding uterine fibroids and mental health. In addition to research, Dr. Jefferies has established an enriching learning environment that encourages students to engage in research activities and discussion.