Jemm Merritt-Feder

Jemm Merritt-Feder is an Islander Queer Nonbinary Public Health Practitioner currently employed by Duke Health Gender Medicine and in partnership with Outcare Health. Additionally, they are involved with their non-profit organization called One Day at a Time NC, which provides peer support to individuals in recovery from substance dependency, with a specific focus on those who identify as LGBTQIA+. Drawing from their personal life experiences, they have committed their professional and academic endeavors to serving others, actively engaging with the community through research and participation in public forums. They possess various skills, including certification as a medical assistant, serving as a Guardian Ad Litem for North Carolina youth, holding a bachelor's degree in health sciences with a concentration in research, and pursuing a Master of Public Health degree at the University of North Carolina.