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Keianna Moyer

Keianna Moyer

2024 Medical Student Scholars

Keianna Moyer earned her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Public Health from Georgia State University through the competitive 4+1 BSPH/MPH program, graduating Summa Cum Laude. Passionate about addressing health disparities, she has engaged in extensive research on maternal health, racial trauma, and public health equity. Keianna has presented her work at national conferences, including the American Public Health Association, APA Society for the Psychological Study of Culture, Ethnicity, and Race, and the International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies.

Beyond research, Keianna has hands-on experience in healthcare as an Emergency Department Technician at Piedmont Eastside Medical Center and a Patient Care Technician at WellStar Atlanta Medical Center and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. She has also served as a Maternal Health Equity Intern at the Center for Black Women’s Wellness and contributed to various community health initiatives.

Keianna’s motivation to becoming a physician is rooted in her dedication to health advocacy, research, and clinical care which underscores her commitment to improving healthcare access and outcomes for historically marginalized communities.