Cherise Charleswell, MPH is an unapologetic Black feminist, author/writer, poet, public health researcher/practitioner, radio personality, social critic, political commentator, independent scholar, activist, entrepreneur, and model; who doesn’t believe in thinking or staying in one box. Her work has been published in various magazines, websites, and academic journals; including For Harriet, Black Women Unchecked, Zocalo The Public Square, Truth Out, Rewind & Come Again, Natural Woman Magazine, Kamoy Magazine, Blue Stocking Magazine, Broad A Feminist & Social Justice Magazine, Obsidian Magazine, AWID Young Feminist Wire, Afro City Magazine, Role Reboot, Code Red for Gender Justice, Kalyani Magazine, Our Legacy Magazine.

She is of West Indian descent, with heritage from numerous Caribbean islands, & is an avid world traveler, visiting over 30 countries. Cherise has held leadership positions on numerous Governing Boards, including her current position as the Chair of the Women’s Issues department of The Hampton Institute: A Working Class Think Tank.