Chemyeeka Tumblin
Chemyeeka Tumblin is the Alliance Professional Development Programs Manager and current PSI-TN Board Chair. She is a Public Health professional with over a decade of experience fostering relationships within communities by serving in various roles such as a Domestic Violence Advocate, IOP Counselor, Tuberculosis Social Service Coordinator, Preconception Strategist and most recently the Project Director for her local health department’s Community Health Worker Program.
While walking alongside families in these various capacities, and her lived experiences, Chemyeeka gained knowledge in navigating the healthcare system, policy creation and lobbying, grant writing and management, as well as a deeper understanding of both Reproductive and Maternal Child Health. This knowledge led her to becoming a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, PMH certified, who specializes in Reproductive Challenges and Maternal Mental Health with a focus on Grief and loss, as well as a Certified Full Spectrum Doula.
Chemyeeka enjoys learning and sharing her knowledge with communities and individuals. Through public speaking, board membership, conference moderation and various interview forums she uses her knowledge, experiences and voice to build community capacity to serve families during some of their most vulnerable moments.
Chemyeeka has a B.S in Biology with minors in Chemistry and Psychology from Georgia Southern University, a Master of Science in Public Health from Meharry Medical College and a M.A in Marriage and Family Therapy/counseling from Trevecca Nazarene University.
