Tonyka Mc Kinney, Dr Ph, Mph
About Tonyka Mc Kinney, Dr Ph, Mph
Tonyka McKinney, DrPH, MPH, is a Senior Researcher in Health Equity, currently serving at Mathematica and Morehouse School of Medicine. With extensive experience in public health and a strong academic background, she contributes to health equity projects through research and advisory roles.
Work at Mathematica
Tonyka McKinney serves as a Senior Researcher in Health Equity at Mathematica, a role she has held since 2022. In this position, she focuses on enhancing health equity through research initiatives. Her responsibilities include conducting research that employs both quantitative and qualitative techniques, ensuring equitable data collection, analysis, and reporting. McKinney's expertise contributes to the organization's efforts in addressing health disparities and advancing health equity research.
Current Role at Morehouse School of Medicine
Since 2020, Tonyka McKinney has been a Senior Health Equity Fellow at Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. In this role, she works on various health equity projects, providing her expertise to enhance the capabilities of teams. Her work involves advising collaborative research teams focused on health equity, contributing to the advancement of research in this critical area.
Education and Expertise
Tonyka McKinney holds a Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) degree from The University of Georgia, which she completed from 2017 to 2020. She also earned a Master of Public Health (MPH) with a focus on Epidemiology and Biostatistics from Florida A&M University, studying from 2006 to 2008. Additionally, she obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Biochemistry from Albany State University between 2002 and 2006. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her work in health equity.
Previous Experience
Tonyka McKinney has held various positions in public health prior to her current roles. She worked as a Scientific Business Analyst at Booz Allen Hamilton from 2018 to 2020 and as a Health Equity Project Manager at the CDC Foundation from 2021 to 2022. Additionally, she served as a Public Health Analyst at ICF from 2011 to 2015 and held roles at Chenega Government Consulting, LLC, Streamline Health, and SRA International. These experiences have contributed to her expertise in health equity and public health.
Teaching Role at Georgia Gwinnett College
Since 2021, Tonyka McKinney has been serving as an Adjunct Faculty Instructor at Georgia Gwinnett College. In this capacity, she shares her knowledge and expertise in public health with students, contributing to their education and understanding of health equity issues. Her role in academia complements her research and practical experience in the field.