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Amira Clemens, PhD

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Affiliated Programs

Education

  • PhD, Nursing (2023)
    Drexel University (PA)
  • MSN, Nursing (2009)
    Thomas Jefferson University (PA)
  • BSN, Nursing (2005)
    Thomas Jefferson University (PA)

About Me

I am a native of Philadelphia and have been a nurse for 21 years. I am the Founder and CEO of the Cultural Institute of Health and Education (CIHE), a nonprofit dedicated to providing accessible healthcare vocational training to underserved communities. 

As a nursing educator and advocate, I have trained hundreds of individuals in phlebotomy and EKG certification, creating pathways to healthcare careers. I hold a Ph.D. in Nursing from Drexel University and have served as a professor, workforce development leader, and community health advocate. Through CIHE and my academic work, I am dedicated to bridging healthcare gaps and empowering the next generation of healthcare professionals.

Research Interests

I am interested in research on mental health and homelessness in youth aging out of foster care.

Publications

Professional Affiliations & Memberships

  • National Black Nurses Association
  • Association for Public Health Nurses
  • Eastern Nurses Research Society

Awards

  • Whitney M. Young, Jr. Power Broker Award, NExT Philadelphia (2025)