Our National Team
The team behind Women in Pre-Med, Inc.
Executive Team
The founders leading Women in Pre-Med, Inc.
Alayah Collins
Co-Founder, President & CEO
Alayah Collins graduated from Tuskegee University with a degree in Biology and went on to pursue a master’s degree in Biomedical Innovation and Advanced Therapeutics at Emory University. She aspires to become a surgical oncologist specializing in the treatment of gastrointestinal malignancies while also establishing her own biotechnology company focused on developing innovative medical devices for colorectal surgery. Through her academic and professional pursuits, Alayah is committed to advancing healthcare innovation and improving outcomes for patients affected by gastrointestinal cancer.
Alexis Collins
Co-Founder, COO
Alexis Collins earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Tuskegee University. She aspires to become a Cardiovascular Surgeon specializing in Advanced Heart Failure and complex congenital and acquired heart conditions. Her research interests include Cardiac Amyloidosis, with a focus on advancing treatment approaches, improving prognosis, and increasing life expectancy for affected patients. Beyond her clinical and research aspirations, Alexis is passionate about addressing healthcare disparities and expanding access to quality cardiovascular care. Her long-term goal is to establish a healthcare clinic dedicated to serving low-income and underserved families, providing accessible, comprehensive care with an emphasis on heart health and cardiovascular disease prevention.
Directors
The directors driving our programs, outreach, and operations nationwide.
A'Niya Claiborne
Director of Membership
A’Niya Claiborne graduated from Dillard University with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and went on to earn her Master of Public Health in Community Health Sciences from Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine. She is currently pursuing a Master of Public Administration at Tulane University, further developing her expertise in public service, organizational leadership, policy, and community impact.
Nikolina Hanniford
Director of Programs
Nikolina Hanniford graduated from Howard University with a B.S. in Biology and became a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant through the National Healthcareer Association. She currently works as a Clinical Service Representative Medical Assistant at a local urgent care. Aspiring to become an OB-GYN, Nikolina is passionate about patient advocacy and providing equitable, high-quality, and comprehensive care to women. She hopes to open her own practice where socioeconomic status does not determine access to exceptional healthcare. Through her career, Nikolina is committed to reducing health disparities and improving outcomes for women of color and other underserved communities.
I'Aisha Hampton
Director of Regional Affairs
I’aisha Hampton graduated from Stillman College with a Bachelor of Science in Biology with a biomedical concentration and is currently completing her Master of Public Health in Epidemiology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. She aspires to become a Physician Assistant and is passionate about advancing health equity, increasing representation in healthcare, and serving underserved communities. After becoming a Physician Assistant, I’aisha plans to use her clinical and public health background to provide compassionate, patient-centered care while addressing health disparities within underserved communities. She also hopes to mentor future healthcare professionals, advocate for greater diversity in medicine, and eventually establish initiatives that expand access to healthcare and educational opportunities for communities in need.
Keisha Marcellin
Director of Royal Court
Keisha Marcellin graduated cum laude from Howard University with a bachelor’s degree in Human Performance, concentrating in Sports Medicine. She aspires to become a physiatrist specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation within professional sports, with the long-term goal of serving as a head team physician while establishing her own practice. From her academics, clinical internship experience, and goals in continuing higher education, Keisha aims to advance efficient approaches to athletic injury treatment and prevention while also increasing the representation of Black women physicians in sports medicine.
Tatiana Garrison Johnson
Director of Partnerships
Tatiana Garrison Johnson is a licensed, board-certified genetic counselor at the Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University, specializing in hereditary cancer risk and patient-centered genetic education. She is passionate about community outreach, mentorship, and expanding access to genetic counseling. She serves as Director of Community Engagement for the Georgia Association of Genetic Counselors (GAGC) and Director of Partnerships for Women In Pre-Med, Inc. She also serves as faculty and a clinical supervisor in Emory University School of Medicine’s Genetic Counseling Training Program. Tatiana earned her MMSc in Human Genetics and Genetic Counseling from Emory University School of Medicine and her BS in Biology from Howard University.