Shermont Bradwell (He/She/Them) earned their B.A. In Psychology from Binghamton University in 2021. Shermont minored in women, gender, sexuality studies and spent considerable time in the Binghamton Human Sexualities Research Lab as a research assistant. Within the lab Shermont focused on analyzing archival data from the Gay Men’s Health Crisis organization and looking at sexual orientation, sexual behaviors, and sexual attitudes. Shermont has combined these studies with Public health theory and practices and is focusing on sexual health while earning an MPH (expected graduation Fall 2025) at the University of Pennsylvania. Currently, Shermont serves on the department of public health HIV testing and interviewing for the National HIV Behavioral Surveillance Study. Shermont’s professional background includes research, administration, community health, and education. Shermont is passionate about Black LGBT health, health equity, health education, and sexual health. Shermont plans to gain additional hands-on experience in the community and pursue a DrPH or PhD in public health, medical anthropology, or psychology.