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Dr. Kina L. White is a committed advocate for change, engaged in volunteer efforts at both the state and national levels. Her work primarily centers on community service, where she advocates for victims and survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. Furthermore, Dr White is devoted to enhancing healthcare and public health initiatives, with a particular focus on rural health services. Through her extensive efforts, she strives to foster a safer and healthier environment for all individuals.

National Leadership & Community Service Roles

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  • ​University of Minnesota Rural Research Center Expert Work Group (2024 - Present)

  • National Center to Reframe Aging Advisory Board (2024 - Present)

  • Global Alzheimer's Platform Foundation Inclusive Research Initiative Advisory Committee (2023 - Present)

  • National Rural Age-Friendly Initiative Interest Group (2023 - Present)

  • American College of Healthcare Executives of Mississippi: Regent (2023 - Present), President (2022 - 2023), President-Elect (2020 - 2021)

  • UsAgainstAlzheimer's Center for Brain Health Equity Advisory Committee (2022 - Present)

  • Grant Reviewer, APHA Archstone Foundation Award (2022 - Present)

  • NYU BOLD Public Health Center of Excellence Advisory Council (2023 - 2025)

  • Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI) Equity Advisory Group (EAG) (2022 - 2024)

  • Member, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Jackson, MS Alumnae Chapter

  • Member, American Public Health Association and Mississippi Public Health Association

  • Member, American College of Healthcare Executives

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Honors & Awards

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​2025 | SHERO Community Impact Award, Butterflies By Grace Defined By Faith
2024 | Innovation in Public Health Award of the Year, American Public Health Association Council of Affiliates
2024 | Distinguished Service Award, American College of Healthcare Executives
2024 | Nominated, Board of Scientific Counselors for National Center for Injury Prevention and Control at CDC
2023 | Community Service Award, Mississippi Public Health Association
2022 | Community Star Award, National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health
2021 | Service Award, American College of Healthcare Executives

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