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Center Spotlight
Manka Nkimbeng, PhD, MPH, RN
CHAI recognizes and celebrates its Members, Community Partners, and Ambassadors monthly. This month, we are featuring Manka Nkimbeng, PhD, MPH, RN.
Dr. Manka Nkimbeng is a nurse researcher and assistant professor at the University of Minnesota School of Public Health Division of Health Policy and Management. Her research interests center on understanding the causes of health inequities in minorities and improving health outcomes for older adults. She works with minoritized communities to develop and test culturally appropriate interventions that can be translated into health policies and clinical practice to improve health and eliminate health inequities for older adults.
Dr. Nkimbeng was selected as a 2024–2026 Bush Fellow, recognizing her commitment to advancing health equity and her leadership in developing innovative, community-driven solutions. In 2024, she was honored with the University of Minnesota School of Public Health’s Outstanding Health Equity Impact award for her significant contributions to reducing health disparities among older adults. Additionally, she is a fellow on Dr. Joseph Gaugler’s NIH-funded K07 Academic Career Award.
