Dr. Ma'at received her Ph.D from Penn State University, University Park in Health Communication She went on to pursue a 3-year Postdoctoral Associateship at The Medical School at the University of Minnesota in the Program of Health Disparities Research 

Dr. Ma'at conceives, tailors, and evaluates messages, content design, and delivery channels targeting health information, interventions, and programs low-income African American communities. She designs and delivers strategic instructional content for health professionals, researchers, medical students, and public health professionals. She is certified in Diversity and Inclusivity Leadership, Chronic Care Professional Health Coach, COVID-19 Infection and Prevention, and Adverse Childhood Experiences. 

 

Dr. Ma'at is the Executive Director since 2017. Since taking taking a faculty positon at George Mason University, Dr. Ma'at into transition into the role of NCAAHDER's Principal Interventionist and Health Research Consultant and stands a national leader in research and programming addressing health disparities and inequities. She is the recipient of numerous honors and awards for her tireless work. She is a staunch health advocate and capacity builder for diverse, underserved, African American and vulnerable communities.

Dr. Ma'at has been serving these communities for more than 24 years, including as Vice Chair of the Board of Commission at the Trenton Public Housing Authority. She organized and co-directed a Council on Black Women's Health and a Task Force on Housing & Health for Seniors living in assisted living. Most recently Dr. Ma'at became a member of the Public Health Education and Health Promotion's Learning and Development Subcommittee. The PHEP is a member section of the American Public Health Association.

 

Dr. Ma'at has more than 27 peer-reviewed publications (many represent CAAHDER research) and 54 scientific conference presentation (many represent CAAHDER research) based on health interventions, health promotion programs, and research in SocioBehavioral health and Health Communication. She is also a critical sociocultural scholar who deconstructs structural, institutional racism and systematic inequities that cause health disparities. Dr. Ma'at in unapologetic about her sole focus on the health and well-being of low-income Black women who carry a disproportionate burden of health burdens.