My name is Janiyah, and I’m a sociology major at Spelman College. I am on the path to becoming a physician assistant focusing on dermatology and cosmetic care. I’m passionate about healthcare access, especially for underserved communities. I plan to open a nonprofit dance studio that offers a safe space for young children to express themselves through movement. I come from a single-parent household, which taught me early on how to balance ambition with responsibility. My journey is rooted in faith, family, and the belief that success means bringing others up with you.

• To provide quality women’s healthcare through professional and compassionate services

  Hospital & Health Care · OB/GYN Office – Pasadena, Maryland

  Jan 2022 – Present

• Advocacy
• Volunteering
• Philanthropy
• Entrepreneurship

• Dancing

  Club · 1 award

  2017 – Present

  Awards:

  no

• Lead student researcher; gathered peer-reviewed sources, conducted surveys and interviews, analyzed data, and presented findings in both written and visual formats

  Glen Burnie High School · Sociology

  2023 – 2024

  Research topic:

  Affects of Single Parenting on Adolescents

• Conducted microscopic analysis, assisted in culturing and isolating amoeba samples, tracked their movement and behavior, and helped document findings for group presentations

  Spelman College – Department of Biology · Biological and Physical Sciences

  2025 – 2025

  Research topic:

  "Environmental Influences on the Aggregation and Development of Dictyostelium discoideum"

• Dancer, choreographer, and mentor; led routines, created original choreography across multiple genres (ballet, modern, hip hop), and mentored younger dancers

  Various community dance teams and independent choreography projects (and future founder of a nonprofit dance studio for youth) · Dance

  2019 – Present

  Productions:

  Annual church showcases Community talent shows School cultural celebrations

• Posted mental health initiatives, conducted research, and created digital wellness content

  Advocacy · Take Pause

  2023 – 2024

  Mission:

  To promote youth mental wellness and expand access to emotional health tools

• Assisted with children’s programs, packed hygiene and food bags, and wrote encouragement cards for the homeless

  Volunteering · Mission 1:27 – Walton Reserve Adventure Center

  2025 – Present

  Mission:

  To nurture children and support underserved families through educational play, spiritual growth, and basic needs

• Helped with meal preparation, hygiene product distribution, and offered faith-based encouragement

  Volunteering · Atlanta Mission: My Sister’s Keeper

  2025 – Present

  Mission:

  To serve and empower women experiencing homelessness through Christ-centered support and housing

• Spoke at gatherings, shared personal testimony, and provided ongoing encouragement

  Volunteering · Atlanta Youth Detention Center (YDC)

  2025 – Present

  Mission:

  To uplift incarcerated youth by offering mentorship rooted in faith, hope, and redemption