Masai Jenkins is a psychology major and fourth-year student at Morehouse College, originally from Washington, D.C.. His academic background and professional aspirations are deeply rooted in the intersection of clinical medicine and social advocacy, with a specific focus on becoming a child psychiatrist. Jenkins has furthered his professional development through the Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center (DF/HCC) CURE summer program, which provides research training for underrepresented students interested in bioscience and healthcare careers.
His scientific and research interests center on the intersection of race and mental health, particularly the unique psychological challenges faced by Black men and boys. He is committed to addressing mental health disparities in underrepresented communities and intends to pursue an MD/PhD to integrate clinical practice with research that informs social policy. Beyond his primary research goals, Jenkins has expressed interest in business administration and non-profit management, with the long-term objective of founding a mental health organization dedicated to serving marginalized youth.