Mackessa Holt

Dr. Mackessa Holt serves as a Lecturer in the Department of Public and Allied Health within Morgan State University's School of Community Health and Policy, bringing over a decade of experience in health education instruction and student advising.

Education:

• Dr.P.H in Public Health, Morgan State University
• M.Div in Divinity, Wesley Theological Seminary
• M.P.H. in Public Health, Morgan State University
• B.S. in Biology, Xavier University of Louisiana

Her research focuses on public health project management and community engagement strategies, particularly through the VALUE Baltimore initiative where she coordinates outreach and education on COVID-19 prevention for marginalized populations. Her work emphasizes social determinants of health and employs multifaceted pedagogical approaches to address health disparities in underserved Baltimore communities.

Though her publication record currently centers on workplace success for women, this reflects broader themes in health equity and professional development within public health contexts.

Dr. Holt actively advises students in health education while managing significant grant-funded projects like VALUE Baltimore Phase 2, collaborating closely with the Baltimore City Health Department and community stakeholders to align initiatives with local priorities.

As Community Engagement Coordinator for VALUE Baltimore, she supervises peer ambassador teams conducting field outreach and develops strategic partnerships to address systemic health barriers in vulnerable populations.