Shanika Jerger Butts, MPH, MBA

I was told yesterday by my #1 advisor (aka my husband) that every day can't be an "on" day. I needed that reminder. So I went outside and took a walk. Trying to remember to give myself grace everyday. So today, I will just do my best. No conditions. The end. #phdlife

I am so proud that my daughter has been granted the opportunity to again cover the Harris-Walz campaign representing her university publication the @campusecho. Be sure to follow her @ronnibutts as she continues to report on political news in the Durham,NC area.

I am so thankful to be given the opportunity to discuss the theoretical foundations of my dissertation research to a class of 1st year PhD students. Thanks @mczarwell ! Grateful to have the presentation practice.

Another day. Another long To Do list. #phdlife

It is my pleasure to finally begin recruitment for my dissertation study "The More You Know: Using Preconception Care to Reduce Pregnancy- related Hypertensive Disorders in Black Women ". Shanikajergerbutts.com

Woo hoo! Just scheduled my first interview for my dissertation study. I didn't anticipate feeling this nervous about it. But anyway.. 1 down, 19 to go! Let's go! 💪🏾#phdlife

Woo Hoo!! IRB approval received!! Study 3 of 3 is loading! Let's go! #phdlife

Whew, it feels good to COMPLETE something these days. Just submitted a full chapter to my dissertation chair for review. I know it's the first of many drafts. But I completed the first one! Let's go! 💪🏾#phdlife

Dissertation proposal successfully defended in the company of a supportive committee and brilliant PhD friends. It feels great to finally be a PhD candidate. Now let's get this research done. 💪🏾

I'm so thankful to the professors who leave their course material published on Canvas AFTER the course is over. You ma'am and sir, are the real MVPs! #phdlife

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Today at the @NCPHA Fall Conference, I was able to talk about one of my favorite topics, the maternal health of Black women. It was great to meet so many interested in this work. #ncphafec #phdlife #blackepi #ncpha

Remember, the worse they can say is No. Ask! #phdlife

It's the beginning of the semester. Time to update that CV! #phdlife

Honored to co-facilitate this event that will inform the community on the perinatal health needs of women in NC. If reducing maternal morbidity and mortality is important to you, come discuss and learn how you can work to improve maternal health outcomes in the state of NC.

Excited to be a poster presenter at the @NCPHA Fall Educational Conference held right in my backyard in Concord, NC. Topic: "Investigating factors in severe maternal morbidity amongst Black mothers in the US, 2021" #phdlife #epitwitter

It was an honor working with the @CLTUrbanInst and @WGRACharlotte on the Women + Girls Research Alliance Study. This opportunity has added to my research toolbox and the findings will be applied in the community. That's a win-win! #phdlife