Title: American Indian Graduate Scholars Program
Location: Native HawaiianNavajo
Biography
Keana is a Fellow with the Federation of American Scientists serving the U.S. Assistant Secretary for Health, where she applies her expertise in public health to address pressing environmental health challenges. Her background includes work in epidemiological research, infrastructure development, emergency response planning, and community engagement to support initiatives that strengthen health and well-being in affected areas. Her current focus is on developing strategies at the intersection of environmental factors, public health, and community resilience, with an emphasis on locally driven solutions and policy development.
She holds an MSPH in Environmental Toxicology & Policy and is currently pursuing a Doctor of Public Health from Johns Hopkins University. Keana is a Bloomberg American Health Initiative fellow, specializing in environmental challenges. She has received several honors from Johns Hopkins, including the 2022 Outstanding Graduate Award, the 2021 Community Service Award for Outstanding Alumni, and an induction into the Alpha Chapter of the Delta Omega Honorary Society in Public Health.