Eryne Jenkins serves as a contracted Program Coordinator for the Well Black Woman® Institute at The Foundation for Black Women’s Wellness. With a robust background in public health program administration, evaluation, and community-based research, Eryne is dedicated to driving evidence-based change in health equity education programs and research initiatives.
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Motivated by her personal experiences with family members navigating preventable medical conditions, Eryne focuses on expanding opportunities for underserved populations within health care and higher education. She has successfully collaborated with community organizations to forge partnerships that enhance program visibility and impact. Notably, she played a key role in implementing Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction at Vanderbilt Health, aimed at improving the well-being and retention of Nashville-area public school teachers.

Eryne’s commitment to health equity began during her tenure as a health equity intern with the Foundation for Black Women’s Wellness, where she supported the operations and strategy of the annual Black Women’s Wellness Day virtual events. She further honed her skills through the Equity Leaders Fellowship with the New Hampshire Area Health Education Center, focusing on the importance of inclusion and representation in public health initiatives.

Eryne is excited to bring her experience and strategic insights to the Well Black Woman® Institute. A native of Magnolia, Delaware, Eryne is actively involved in her community through organizations like the Red Cross and as a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. She holds Bachelor’s degrees in Biology and Environmental Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and earned her Master of Public Health from the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth College in 2024.

In her free time, Eryne enjoys exploring playing the clarinet, learning new languages including Mandarin Chinese and Serbo-Croatian, and traveling with friends and family.