Improving Sleep Health
Project SHINE (Sleep Health INitiative for Equity) at the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is a community-based research partnership focused on improving sleep health among African American adults. Grounded in collaboration with Black churches, Project SHINE offers a culturally responsive sleep program that addresses the everyday stressors and structural barriers that impact rest. Together with faith leaders and congregation members, we aim to promote sleep as a foundation for health, resilience, and well-being.
*Eligible participants can earn between $150-250 in Amazon giftcards for completing the study.
Meet the SHINE Team
Victoria Wee, MA
Counseling Team
Vanessa Anyanso, MA
Counseling Team
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Rachel Price, MA
Taylor Smith, MA
Counseling Team, Community Liaison
Tayler Powell
Community Liaison, Research Assistant
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Emercyn McMillan
Research Assistant
Shikha Bista, PhD
Research Scientist
Project Coordinator
Ivan HC Wu, PhD
Principal Investigator
Assistant Professor, UMN School of Public Health
Rev. Dr. Melvin G. Miller
Community Partner
Lead Pastor of Progressive Baptist Church