Dr. McCree

Dr. McCree has been working in the healthcare field for over a decade. She is a health disparities researcher who places focus on the healthcare experiences and inequities facing Black women. Her research focuses on exploring the healthcare inequities these women face, and how these disparities contribute to delays in care and poor health outcomes, with a goal to improve their health trajectories.

Drawing on her own experiences navigating predominantly White spaces, Dr. McCree sheds light on the challenges faced by Black women and girls in society. She reveals how historical and systemic factors have contributed to the internalized fear and self-silencing among these women. Dr. McCree also highlights the ongoing trauma, racism, and violence faced by Black women, in order to raise awareness and advocate for change. Driven by a commitment to amplify Black women’s voices in a society that often seeks to silence them, she finds immense joy in supporting other Black women and girls in using their voices and speaking up.