A renowned oncologist, epidemiologist, and health equity advocate dedicated to advancing evidence-based cancer prevention, addressing healthcare disparities, and improving the efficiency of medical practice. Dr. Otis W. Brawley is the Bloomberg Distinguished Professor of Oncology and Epidemiology at Johns Hopkins University. He is an authority on cancer screening and prevention. His work also focuses on how to close racial, economic, and social inequalities in the prevention, detection, and treatment of cancer. It is concentrated on the appropriate practice of evidence-based medicine, efficiency in healthcare and the waste that occurs when there is not orthodox interpretation of science. Dr. Brawley was chief medical and scientific officer of the American Cancer Society from 2007 to 2018. Brawley is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (London), a Fellow of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, a Fellow of the Academy of the American Association for Cancer Research, and a Fellow of the American College of Epidemiology. He is one of less than two thousand physicians ever to be named a Master of the American College of Physicians. He is an elected member of the National Academy of Medicine. 

A surgical oncologist dedicated to breaking down barriers in cancer care, expanding access to screening and treatment, and advocating for communities in need with professional passion and personal resilience. Dr. Sheryl Gabram is the Deputy Associate Director for the Community Outreach and Engagement (COE) Program and Professor of Oncology (PAR) at the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center (SKCCC), where she focuses on advancing community-based cancer prevention, education, and outreach, while gathering valuable insights to guide community-driven research. Before this role, she served as Chief Scientific Officer at the Georgia Center for Oncology Research and Education, a nonprofit organization committed to reducing Georgia’s cancer burden through research, education, and advocacy. Dr. Gabram retired as a breast surgical oncologist and Professor Emerita at Emory University in 2020, after 38 years in clinical practice. From 2011 to 2014, she led the CDC-funded initiative Georgia Breast Cancer Genomics: Education, Surveillance, and Policy, which established a system for identifying patients at high risk for hereditary cancers. She also served as Principal Investigator for the AVON Foundation grant at Winship Cancer Center for nine years, where she worked to reduce breast cancer care disparities by improving community outreach, navigation and enhancing access to care for patients in the Grady Health System. 

Jalecia King is a dedicated and accomplished public health professional with over a decade of experience in the field. A proud graduate of Morgan State University, Jalecia holds a Master of Public Health (MPH) and a bachelor’s degree in biology. Her academic journey laid a strong foundation for her career, which has been marked by her commitment to advancing public health initiatives and empowering communities. Currently, Jalecia serves as the Community Outreach Manager for the Johns Hopkins Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center. In this role, she leverages her vast expertise to foster community engagement and promote health education, encouraging individuals to take proactive steps in managing their health. 
Jalecia's career has been diverse and impactful, encompassing significant contributions to clinical research, community engagement, and overseeing vaccine policies for children for the state of Maryland. Her work has consistently aimed at bridging the gap between healthcare services and the communities that need them most.  A native of New Jersey, Jalecia is passionate about community involvement. She finds great joy in educating people about health matters, empowering them with the knowledge and tools necessary to lead healthier lives. Her dedication to public health and community service is evident in every initiative she undertakes, making her a respected leader and advocate in her field. 
 

A “Returned Peace Corps Volunteer” currently pursuing a master's in public health at the University of Maryland to become an advocate for addressing public health practices within communities of various socioeconomic statuses to achieve overall well-being. Transplanting from South Florida, Germinal brings his knowledge in experience in Public Health here to the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center as a Community Health Educator. After obtaining his undergraduate degree in Public Health at the University of South Florida, he then enlisted into the United States Peace Corps in 2016 serving as a Community Health Promoter in Guyana, South America where his mission was primarily focused on Maternal & Infant Health and chronic illnesses. After his volunteer tour with Peace Corps, he then relocated back to Florida where he fulfilled roles in coordinating resources for maternal and infant care and surveilled conditions and outcomes of Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome through the state of Florida. Following thereafter, he relocated to MD where he is now enrolled with University of Maryland as a graduate student pursuing his Master of Public Health and has found a role within Johns Hopkins University fulfilling his passion in the world of Public Health as a Community Health Educator. 

Daniel Felipe Arteaga-Vargas, MD, MPH, is a bilingual physician and public health professional with a strong interest in community health education, oncology, and palliative care. He earned his medical degree from Universidad Militar Nueva Granada in Bogotá, Colombia, and his Master of Public Health with a concentration in Epidemiology and Biostatistics from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Daniel has over four years of experience in clinical care and research. During his early years as a physician in Colombia, he was firmly committed to serving underserved populations, including Venezuelan immigrants and individuals living in poverty and without health insurance. During his MPH studies, he worked as a research assistant on the Hospice Family Caregivers Research Study at Johns Hopkins, where he engaged African American and Latino families experiencing caregiving challenges. He provided culturally and linguistically sensitive support, helping facilitate their enrollment and meaningful participation in the study.
Daniel is currently a Community Health Educator and Data Analyst at the Community Outreach and Engagement office of the Johns Hopkins Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center. In this role, he helps connect diverse racial and ethnic communities across Maryland with cancer education, prevention, and support resources, with a particular interest in serving Latino/Hispanic communities. His current research emphasis explores geospatial trends in cancer outcomes and behavioral determinants, including obesity, smoking, physical activity, cancer screening, and preventive health measures, to inform strategies that reduce disparities and improve public health across all Maryland communities.
Looking ahead, Daniel aspires to become an oncologist to further his work in cancer research and treatment in both clinical and community settings. He is committed to advancing equitable cancer care and hopes to continue building on the outreach, education, and research efforts he currently conducts in the Community Outreach and Engagement office.