Dr. BarbaraPullen-Smith
Encourage. Empower. Enrich.
This space is designed to encourage, empower and enrich your life — and/or enhance your organization's capacity to serve others.
More than 35+ years of public health experience.
Her early career included community engagement, health advocacy and lay health advisor work.
“This space is designed to encourage, empower and enrich your life — and enhance your organization's capacity to serve others.”
Barbara Pullen Smith, Ph.D.
Author, consultant, entrepreneur, and public health leader.
The Jim Bernstein Community Health Career Achievement Award
I'm so honored, blessed, and humbled to receive this career achievement award from the Foundation for Health Leadership and Innovation in honor of Jim Bernstein. Jim established the rural health clinics in NC. He was my friend and supporter during my tenure with the NC Office of Minority Health.
More than 35+ years of public health experience.
Her work focuses on diversity, health equity, healthcare access, health disparities and health advocacy.
NC Department of Health & Human Services
Served in key positions across state government, including 19 years as founding Director of the NC Office of Minority Health and Health Disparities.
Retires from NC DHHS
Continues serving as an author, public-health consultant, entrepreneur, and — for five years — a Professor at a local HBCU.
Breast-Cancer Diagnosis & Survivorship
Diagnosed with breast cancer in July 2015, which altered not only the course of her life, but affirmed her life's work for others.
Jim Bernstein Community Health Award
Received the Jim Bernstein Community Health Career Achievement Award from the Foundation for Health Leadership and Innovation.
Reviews
“Barbara stands on her own mountain top and sings her own song in her own key.”
“Raw. Genuine. Emotional. You brought us along with you on your journey.”
“A testimony of faith — of the grace and mercy that enabled her to fight the battle.”
Bridging Possibilities and Solutions.
Mission: to provide quality consultative services to organizations seeking to enhance their capacity, programming, and services to promote health equity.
- Community Outreach & Engagement
- Health Advocacy
- Leadership Development
- Policy & Program Strategy