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.

@BrownDace @Dr_farnellyy Excellent work!

So proud of @Dr_farnellyy with her first pub out the gate from her dissertation. Moving right along- 🥳🥳🥳

@Dr_S_Jefferson Congratulations!!

@davidevelasqu @suhas_gondi @NishantUppal7 @AlisterFMartin @joefigs2 @krutibvora @sahir_raoof @Jbetancourtpr @sofsandovl @JordanKondo CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!

And this is me. I am a product of my mom, dad, brothers, friends, and mentors. To them, I owe everything. Signing off for the first time ever as, Dr. David Velasquez, MD, MBA, MPP

This is my mom. She was an asylum seeker. She slept in a church b/c she had nowhere else to go. She is a housekeeper & a waitress. She is my hero. These degrees are for her. Harvard Medical School, M.D. ✅ Harvard Business School, M.B.A. ✅ Harvard Kennedy School of Government, M.P.P. ✅ You made history happen, mom. 1/4

@BrownDace @FrontiersIn Congratulations @BrownDace !!!

So excited to have two papers published this past week! Highlighting the one with @FrontiersIn Aging in Neuroscience on #Alzheimer's Disease and death certificate data. #aging frontiersin.org/articles/10.33…

@profcsanders Oh my goodness. This has been added to my list. I'm excited to read this.

I got so excited about the B&N special that I shared the book cover without giving it a special "debut announcement." I am thrilled to share the cover of my next book, A FORGOTTEN MIGRATION. Isn't it beautiful?!? 1/

@mczarwell Great work Z-lab!!!

@DrTishaFelder @USCArnoldSchool @RepJamesClyburn @UofSCNursing Congratulations!! You also are doing a lot for South Carolina!

I received the Leadership in Public Health & Health Disparities Research award at the @USCArnoldSchool @RepJamesClyburn Health Equity Lecture 2024. What an honor! Thank you, Rep. Clyburn, for all you do for South Carolina! #uofscnursing #healthequity

@BrownDace @panerabread What??? oh no. It's my favorite.

I know there's a lot more important stuff going on in the world. But @panerabread what are you doing taking the cranberry orange muffin off the menu!? That bakery looks SORRY with its sad blueberry muffin and tired chocolate chip muffie. SMH #panera #muffin #RIP

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

@THEbeetebeat Thanks so much!!

Please repost!

@ErrickaNicholle Thank you my friend! 😘😘

Please share with your networks! My friend is doing amazing work!

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

@ErrickaNicholle Great work my friend!! Let's keep pushing this work forward. Proud of you!

It’s meeeeee 🖤 #phdchat

@DrMonicaCox Congratulations!!!

I sought a literary agent for yrs but couldn’t gain traction. I believed my vision, hired a developmental editor, & self-published my book. It’s a #1 release & Amazon bestseller. Stop waiting to publish what has been downloaded in your spirit. a.co/d/bipayAB

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

@jackieburnsg I'm sorry Stephanie. I didn't know your mom, but I pray God's comfort and peace for you and your family at this time. Take care of yourself.

This is Jackie’s daughter, Stephanie, Jackie passed at home this evening surrounded by family. She drew so much strength from the community she built here and I thank each one of you for being a part of her journey.