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Melodie Narain-Blackwell is a dynamic advocate, educator, and founder of the Color of Gastrointestinal Illnesses (COGI). After 25 years of undiagnosed symptoms, she was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease at age 36. Turning her personal challenges into a platform for change, Melodie works to eliminate healthcare disparities for marginalized communities, especially Black and Brown patients with chronic digestive diseases.

Under her leadership, COGI has become a leading voice in gastrointestinal health equity, partnering with major pharmaceutical companies and driving policy reform, patient education, and research. Known for her bold storytelling and impactful advocacy, Melodie has spoken at national and international conferences, including Digestive Disease Week and the Congressional Black Caucus, and appeared on platforms like Good Morning America and Fox5 DC.

Dr. Joy Harden Bradford is a Licensed Psychologist, Speaker, Media Personality, host of the wildly popular mental health podcast, Therapy for Black Girl, and the author of Sisterhood Heals: The Transformative Power of Healing In Community. Her work focuses on making mental health topics more relevant and accessible for Black women and she delights in using pop culture to illustrate psychological concepts.  Named by Glamour Magazine as a Game Changer for her work in the mental health field, she received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Xavier University of Louisiana, her Master’s degree in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling from Arkansas State, and her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from The University of Georgia.  Her work has been featured in Essence, Forbes, MTV, Huffington Post, Black Enterprise, Refinery29, Teen Vogue, and Women’s Health. Dr. Joy lives in Atlanta, GA with her husband and two sons. 

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