Dr. Mercy mumba

Dr. Mercy Ngosa Mumba is an award-winning scientist and philanthropist. She is a published author in peer-reviewed scientific journals, and her research is widely funded by various agencies, including the National Institutes of Health (NIH).  She graduated with her Ph.D. from the University of Texas at Arlington College of Nursing and Health Innovation in December 2016. Her research focuses on substance use disorders, addictive behaviors, and comorbid mental health conditions. She is particularly interested in the impact of social determinants of health and the role of health disparities in preventing, treating, and managing these conditions. 

Dr. Mumba is passionate about improving the human condition through evidence-based initiatives and interventions and strongly advocates for increasing research productivity, infrastructure, and global human capital.  Dr. Mumba is a passionate servant leader who believes in the power of advocacy to affect policy changes that result in positive population outcomes. She serves on many boards and committees, including the International Organization of African Nurses and Lovebound International. 

Every summer, Dr. Mumba takes a group of nursing students to Zambia, Africa, on medical mission trips where she sets up mobile clinics in rural areas, providing free healthcare services to some of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged communities in Zambia. Dr. Mumba’s long-term goal is to improve the quality of nursing education in Zambia and other African countries, increase the number of doctorally prepared nurses on the African continent and improve patient outcomes by implementing person-centered health care systems and processes. As a Professor, she enjoys transferring knowledge to the next generation and is incredibly grateful for the ability to mentor the next generation of scientists.