Dr. K a Doctor of Nursing Practice, Author, and Radio Host.  A five foot seven, soft spoken, Birmingham, Alabama native, Dr. K, grew up in Akron, Ohio and the  inner city of the civil right’s landmark. Dr. K beat the odds of the struggle by heeding to the voice of her mother how important and necessary it is to get an education. The life of Dr. K bears witness to this evolution.

Educated in the public school system and is a proud graduate of C. W. Hayes High School, where she is an active alumna. Keeping it moving forward earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. A member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Dr. K began her career of service working in local medical facilities as a Registered Nurse. Disciplines under which she served included neonatal care, critical coronary care, adult travel immunizations and tuberculosis control. Her stint in public health motivated Dr. K to pursue a Masters of Science degree from the Ida Moffett Nursing School at Samford University in Homewood, AL. Her licensure as a Family Nurse Practitioner followed. She has served in direct patient care, case management, family teaching and counseling. Dr. K has conducted classes and workshops promoting a well-rounded approach to patient care by addressing ethical issues, evaluating research data and community education.  Her dedication to medical care and instruction made it only fitting to pursue her Doctor of Nursing Practice from the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Nursing.

Her hard work and studies are deemed a benefit to all those she serves as well as granting her membership in the scholastic Golden Key Honor Society and Sigma Theta Tau. She has received awards for quality management in public health to name a few. After devoting several hours daily to the care of others, Dr. K notes her greatest reward is spending the holidays with her adult son and daughter, Robert and Gariel.