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Brianna Nargiso

Dr. Brianna Nargiso, a graduate of Howard University and Mercer University, specializes in media, journalism, and public health. Her work has appeared in The Root, 101 Magazine, and Howard University News Service, covering profiles, politics, and breaking news. A Hearst journalism award nominee and active member of the National Association for Black Journalists, she has also worked with Teach for America and the Peace Corps. A doctoral graduate of American University, Brianna is dedicated to advancing social justice, public health and education on a global scale.

Brianna Nargiso's Latest Articles

Coalition building for immigrant justice: How one alliance is strengthening support

FAIR Flint strengthens immigrant support through advocacy, resources, and coalition building.

The quiet engine behind the work: CMH support services

Support services are the connective tissue between operational systems and the clinicians who provide care.

Home-based providers call for flexibility as Michigan expands Pre-K for All

Home-based providers could be significant to making Pre-K for All available to more children.

Head Start Parent Conference equips Michigan families for advocacy

One-day convening prepared families to advocate for the early childhood programs they depend on.

Why Early Learning Spaces Matter: Rep. John Fitzgerald on ICE and School Safety

Rep. John Fitzgerald shares why early learning environments must remain safe spaces for all children.

How Housing First stabilizes mental health

Without stable housing, meaningful mental health treatment is nearly impossible.

Will new MiLEAP policies better support small and home-based child care spaces?

Licensing updates and funding strategies aim to strengthen quality, stabilize providers, and expand access to child care.

Social determinants of health and whole-person care

Mental health care cannot be effective or sustainable unless people to feel safe, stable, and supported.

Children’s mental health: When and where to access care

Local CMHs, CCBHCs, and primary care providers can serve as critical starting points, connecting children to mental health care.

Hope Starts Here stabilizing early childhood services in wake of policy changes

Long-term perspective keeps Hope Starts Here imperatives relevant despite policy changes.

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