Ms. Gist serves as the Program Analyst at Black Women for Wellness, where she plays a key role in developing and executing comprehensive program analysis reports that support improved curricula, effective program management, and adherence to grant deliverables.

With a deep commitment to reproductive justice, she also co-chairs BWW’s annual Reproductive Justice Conference–a yearly convening that brings together community members, educators, advocates, health professionals and doulas to discuss the state of reproductive rights, reproductive health, reproductive justice and the overall well being of Black women and girls.

With over 20 years of dedicated service to BWW, Ms. Gist brings a wealth of knowledge and a passionate commitment to advocating for the well-being of Black women and girls.

An experienced public health educator and advocate, Ms. Gist has presented on a wide range of topics including reproductive health and chronic diseases. She is also the creator of numerous public health trainings, health education materials and resources that prioritize health literacy and inclusivity, ensuring that information is easily understood, accessible and empowering for diverse communities.

Ms. Gist graduated from California State University, Long Beach, with a Master of Public Health and a Bachelor of Science in Community Health.