Dr. Nikia Grayson

Dr. Nikia Grayson, DNP, MSN, MPH, MA, CNM, FNP-C, FACNM (she/her) is a trailblazing force in reproductive justice, blending her expertise as a public health activist, anthropologist, and family nurse-midwife to champion the rights and health of underserved communities. Graduatng with distinction from Howard University, Nikia holds a bachelor's degree in communications and a master's degree in public health. Her academic journey also led her to the University of Memphis, where she earned a master's in medical anthropology, and the University of Tennessee, where she achieved both a master's in nursing and a doctorate in nursing practice. Complementing her extensive education, she completed a post-master's certificate in midwifery at Frontier Nursing University.
With over 15 years of experience in public health and nursing, Nikia has dedicated herself to advancing reproductive rights and justice, birth justice, and midwifery. Her passion for midwifery shines through in her commitment to diversifying the workforce of midwives and birth workers, especially in the southern United States. As a fervent disruptor of the current healthcare system, Nikia is pioneering new models of care that prioritize midwifery and center the needs of Black and brown communities. Every day, she works tirelessly to ensure that all individuals have the agency and resources to make informed decisions about their sexual and reproductive health.
At CHOICES Center for Reproductive Health, Nikia serves as the Chief Clinical Officer, spearheading initiatives that have led to the establishment of the first nonprofit comprehensive reproductive health care center, the first Black midwifery fellowship program and the city's inaugural birth center. Beyond her clinical leadership, Nikia sits on the Board of Directors for both the American College of Nurse Midwives and SisterReach, Tennessee's foremost Reproductive Justice organization.
Driven by a profound sense of purpose, Nikia Grayson is transforming the landscape of reproductive healthcare, leaving an indelible mark on the lives of those she serves and the communities she uplifts.