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Ayana Jordan is an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Yale School of Medicine and an Affiliated Faculty member at the Yale Institute for Global Health. Her academic work bridges psychiatric research with community engagement to address critical health disparities.
- Adjunct Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, Yale School of Medicine
- Affiliated Faculty, Yale Institute for Global Health
Education:
- PhD, Albert Einstein College of Medicine (2011)
- MD, Albert Einstein College of Medicine (2011)
- MS, Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University (2006)
- BS, Hampton University (2001)
Dr. Jordan's research focuses on the intersection of systemic racism, substance use disorders, and mental health disparities, particularly among Black and Latine communities. She employs community-based participatory research methods to develop culturally responsive interventions and examine how structural inequities impact health outcomes. Her work emphasizes the importance of community advisory boards in aligning research with community needs and developing effective harm reduction strategies.
Her recent publications reveal a clear trajectory examining how racism functions as a social determinant of health, particularly for people with substance use disorders. She has published in high-impact journals including JAMA Psychiatry and The Lancet Psychiatry, with research spanning clinical trials analysis, emergency medical service accessibility, and community-based intervention development. Her work consistently centers Black and marginalized communities, examining both the problems they face and the resilience strategies they employ.
Scientific Awards:
- Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (2025)
Dr. Jordan serves as Sub Investigator for the clinical trial 'Addressing Health Disparities by Providing Evidence-Based Treatment in the Black Church' (HIC ID 2000028991), which develops culturally appropriate mental health interventions within Black church settings. She collaborates extensively with researchers including Oluwole Jegede, Chyrell Bellamy, Ebony Dix, and Myra Mathis on projects addressing substance use, mental health equity, and community engagement. Her research program demonstrates a commitment to translating academic knowledge into practical community solutions while centering the voices of those most affected by health disparities.