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 and $250 for their involvement.
Meet the SHINE Team
Victoria Wee, MA
Counseling Team
Vanessa Anyanso, MA
Counseling Team
Ivan HC Wu, PhD
Principal Investigator
Taylor Smith, MA
Counseling Team, Community Liaison
Tayler Powell
Community Liaison, Research Assistant
Shikha Bista, PhD
Research Scientist
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Rachel Price, MA
Project Coordinator
Emercyn McMillan
Research Assistant