Dr. Monica Mclemore

Biography

Monica Rose McLemore is a Visiting Professor at NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing, recognized as a noted scholar in antiracist birth equity research, and a national expert in reproductive health, rights, and justice. Prior to joining NYU, McLemore served as a tenured professor and Director of the Manning-Price Spratlan Center for Anti-Racism and Equity in Nursing at the University of Washington. She has held professorial positions at the University of California, San Francisco, where she was the Thelma Shobe Endowed Chair in Ethics and Spirituality. With a career spanning over a decade, McLemore is a distinguished scientist and clinical nurse actively advancing understanding of reproductive health justice. Her work has been cited across various platforms and she has contributed to six amicus briefs for the U.S. Supreme Court. Her notable role as editor-in-chief of the journal Health Equity demonstrates her commitment to mentoring diverse scholars and using community-engaged research methods, particularly involving underrepresented groups. McLemore holds degrees from the University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco State University, and the College of New Jersey, along with prestigious fellowships and honors recognizing her leadership and advocacy in maternal and child health.

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