Jericka Knox is a neurodivergent businesswoman, community organizer, and doctoral student
committed to health equity and inclusive systems change. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Family,
Youth, and Community Sciences from the University of Florida and a Biology degree from the
University of South Florida St. Petersburg. She earned her Master of Public Health in Epidemiology
and Global Health from the University of South Florida. Jericka’s career includes work with Empath
Health and Swasti Health Resource Center, where she contributed to HIV/AIDS care, nonprofit
leadership, and global water and sanitation efforts. She is the founder of a consulting firm that
supports data-informed public health and healthcare solutions and co-leads a family nonprofit
serving individuals with disabilities. As a neurodivergent leader, Jericka blends innovation, advocacy,
and policy to drive community-centered change. She is a member of the American Public Health
Association and the American College of Healthcare Executives. In her free time, she enjoys
gardening, traveling, and time with loved ones.
