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Dr. Imani J. Walker | |
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| Born | December 30, 1975 |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Xavier University of Louisiana (1997), Tulane University (1998), New York College of Osteopathic Medicine (2004), Temple University (2005), Harbor-UCLA (2009). |
| Occupation(s) | Psychiatrist, Television Personality, Author, Host |
| Years active | 2004 - Present |
| Known for | Married to Medicine: Los Angeles |
| Children | 1 |
| Relatives | Paula Williams Madison (Mother) |
Dr. Imani J. Walker (born December 30, 1975), known publicly as "Dr. Imani" or "Doctor Imani", is an American psychiatrist, television personality, author, and podcast host. Born in Harlem, New York, she is best known for appearing as a current cast member of Bravo's reality television series 'Married to Medicine: Los Angeles,' as well as hosting the 'Imani State of Mind' podcast, and making guest appearances on various media and news outlets.[1]
Early Life and Education
[edit]Walker grew up in Harlem and is of Chinese-Jamaican decent. She is the daughter of former NBCUniversal executive and news media mogul Paula Williams Madison.
She completed her undergraduate training at Xavier University of Louisiana (1997) as well as earning a Master's in Science in Public Health from Tulane University (1998). Walker later obtained her medical degree from the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine (2004) and completed her training at esteemed medical institutions, including Temple University and Harbor-UCLA (2005, 2009). In 2010, she completed her Forensic Psychiatry fellowship from the Sepulveda VA-UCLA Forensic Psychiatry Program.[1]
Career
[edit]After completing a fellowship in Forensic Psychiatry, she opened a private practice in Southern California. She is currently Chief Medical Officer at Gateways Hospital & Mental Health Center. Her focus is caring for acutely ill psychiatric patients, including those with extensive forensic backgrounds, as well as providing mental health care to the homeless and indigent populations. Walker also serves as a board member to the Made of Millions Foundation, a 501c3 nonprofit organization on a mission to change how the world perceives mental health.[1]
Publications and Media
[edit]Walker is currently the host of the 'Imani State of Mind' podcast[2], a member of the More Sauce network on Stitcher[3]. She is also in the process of writing her first book, which will debut in 2021.
Articles
[edit]| Title | Publication | Year | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Soulbounce Editor Archive, "illmami" | Soulbounce | 2007-2011 | Visit |
| My Night with Prince | Soulbounce | 2011 | Read |
| Anything to Avoid the Pain | Gawker | 2015 | Read |
| Nate Parker Can’t Do Nat Turner Justice | Complex | 2016 | Read |
| Saving Face: Winning the Battle Against Adult Acne | The Root | 2017 | Read |
| Little Black Girls Are Killing Themselves. Does Anyone Care Enough to Figure Out Why? | The Root | 2017 | Read |
| The Doctor Is In: Reframing the Christmas Blues | The Root | 2017 | Read |
Online Appearances and Interviews
[edit]| Title | Outlet | Year | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Bald and the Beautiful: Is There Any Better Time to Take It All Off? | The Root | 2018 | Read |
| Imani Walker Hopes Her Presence on 'Married to Medicine: Los Angeles' Will Challenge Stigma | Essence | 2019 | Read |
| 'Married to Medicine' is Coming to Los Angeles | Fox 11 LA | 2019 | Watch |
| Dr. Imani Discusses Mental Health on Good Day LA | Fox 11 LA | 2019 | Watch |
| Dr. Imani Discusses Anxiety and Depression Stigma, featuring Actress Taraji P. Henson | Fox 11 LA | 2019 | Read |
| Analyzing ‘Joker’ with a Psychiatrist Who Treats People Like the Joker | The Los Angeleno | 2019 | Read |
| Understanding Bipolar Disorder with Dr. Imani | Essence | 2020 | Watch |
| Funky Dineva Discusses Kanye West's Mental Health with Dr. Imani | YouTube | 2020 | Watch |
| Dr. Imani Discusses Bipolar Disorder | NBCLX | 2020 | Watch |
| Picking a Psychiatrist’s Brain About Kanye, Racism, and the Rise of Karens | The Los Angeleno | 2020 | Read |
| Amplify Our Voices: An Open Dialogue on Being Black in America | Bravo | 2020 | Watch |
Television Appearances
[edit]| Title | Role | Network | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Live | Herself | NBC | 2019 |
| Married to Medicine: Los Angeles | Herself | Bravo | 2019-Present |
| Watch What Happens Live! with Andy Cohen | Herself | Bravo | 2020 |
Awards
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Doctor Imani". Retrieved 2020-10-15.
- ^ "Imani State of Mind – A weekly podcast for getting your mind right with Doctor Imani". Retrieved 2020-10-15.
- ^ Company, The E. W. Scripps. "Stitcher launches 'More Sauce,' a network dedicated to championing Black voices". www.prnewswire.com. Retrieved 2020-10-15.
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