Dr. Davis earned a PhD in Health Promotion and Behavior from the University of Georgia. Her research focuses on HIV and STD prevention among adolescents and young adults. She has worked in public health research since 2001. Her initial introduction into public health was as a Health Educator for HIV/STD risk-reduction interventions. She has experience in intervention development, implementation, and evaluation. Her current work continues to explore sexual partnerships among adolescents and young adults, sexual decision-making, and factors impacting HIV/STD risk-reduction strategies. Correspondence regarding this article can also be addressed directly to: Teaniese L. Davis at, teaniese.davis@morehouse.edu.