Dr. Brandi Kaye Freeman is a physician dedicated to eradicating health inequities that impact vulnerable populations through evidence-based practices and improved quality of health care delivery. She is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics and the Vice Chair of Health Opportunities and Professional Engagement (HOPE) for the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, as well as an Attending Physician at the Child Health Clinic-Children’s Hospital of Colorado. In these roles, she is a practicing primary care physician and health services researcher whose portfolio includes developing approaches to improve Equity Healthcare, the wellbeing of minority communities, and investigating best practices to help children thrive in early childhood.
In July of 2025, Dr. Freeman was elected President-Elect of the National Medical Association, after previously serving as Speaker of the House of Delegates, Vice Speaker of the House of Delegates, Secretary of the House of Delegates, and Region VI Trustee. She is the first former Student Trustee and Post-Graduate Trustee to be elected President-Elect of the organization and is the first President-Elect to reside in the State of Colorado.
Dr. Freeman received a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology with minors in Chemistry and French from Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. After completing post-baccalaureate work at the Mayo Clinic, she received her Doctorate of Medicine from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX. Dr. Freeman completed pediatric residency training at Johns Hopkins Hospital and Children’s Center as part of the Harriet Lane Housestaff. She was a Robert Wood Johnson Clinical Scholar at the University of Pennsylvania while obtaining her Masters of Science in Health Policy Research from the Perelman School of Medicine.
As an effective leader of the highest caliber, she is a graduate of The Links, Inc-Scott Hawkins Leadership Institute, the AAP Women Equity Leadership (WEL) program and the Children’s Hospital Colorado Provider Leadership Development Program. She is a National President Emeritus of the Student National Medical Association and has been a mentor for the Tour for Diversity in Medicine since its inception in 2012. She is a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc and the Denver (CO) Chapter of the Links, Inc. Dr. Freeman is also a graduate of the AAMC Healthcare Executive Diversity and Inclusion Certificate (HEDIC) program. Awards received include the AMA Inspiration Award from the Women’s Health Section, as well as being recognized as both a NMA Post Graduate Top Physician Under 40 and NMQF 40 Under 40 Leader in Minority Health. In 2024, she was selected to be one of the inaugural fellows for the National Academy of Medicine’s pilot State Health Policy Fellowship Program, with placement in the Colorado Department of Law.
Advancing the Field of Forensic Pathology: Lessons Learned from Death in Custody Investigations
Today at 11 AM ET, join Dr. Roger A. Mitchell, Jr., MD, 126th President of the National Medical Association (NMA), as he participates in the release of a landmark National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine consensus report: “Strengthening the U.S. Medicolegal Death Investigation System: Lessons from Death in Custody.”
Dr. Mitchell serves on the ad hoc committee that conducted this critical study, evaluating how deaths in custody are investigated, diagnosed, recorded, and reported across the U.S. The report identifies opportunities to improve scientific standards, transparency, and accountability in medicolegal death investigations.
🖥️ Watch the webinar live at 11 AM ET: http://bit.ly/3JcDuUp
#NMA #ForensicPathology #PublicHealth #HealthEquity #DeathInCustody #MedicalJustice #SciencePolicy #NationalAcademies
NMA’s 126th President, Roger A. Mitchell Jr., MD, and a delegation of NMA physicians convened at Regeneron’s global headquarters for the Regeneron Circle Club Leadership Meeting.
Together, they engaged in meaningful discussions on targeted genomic research and its clinical applications, advancing the conversation on how precision medicine can better serve diverse populations.
The NMA remains committed to fostering partnerships that drive innovation, equity, and excellence in medical research and patient care.
#NMA #Leadership #PrecisionMedicine #GenomicResearch #HealthEquity #Regeneron
🛑 Federal Shutdown Threatens Nutrition Access
The NMA, led by 126th President Roger A. Mitchell, Jr., MD, is deeply concerned that SNAP benefits may not be issued on Nov. 1, putting 42 million people at risk of food insecurity and worsening health outcomes. Food is medicine—ending the shutdown and protecting SNAP is essential to health equity.
READ MORE HERE: http://bit.ly/3J9SceR
#SNAP #EndTheShutdown #FoodIsMedicine #HealthEquity #NMA #MobilizingHealthJustice
🚨 Today is National First Responders Day 🚨
The National Medical Association (NMA) proudly honors the brave men and women who serve on the front lines of emergencies, our healthcare professionals, paramedics, EMTs, firefighters, and police officers who respond with courage, compassion, and unwavering dedication.
Your commitment saves lives, protects communities, and embodies the spirit of service and sacrifice that strengthens our nation every day.
Today, we extend our deepest gratitude to all first responders, including the many NMA physicians and members who answer the call to care in times of crisis. 🙏🏾💙
Thank you for being the first to step forward when others are in need.
#NationalFirstRespondersDay #ThankYouFirstResponders #NMA #HealthEquity #PublicHealth #CommunityCare #MobilizingHealthJustice
🌍 Bridging the Maternal Health Gap: Collaborative Solutions for Maternal Health Disparities
Join us Tuesday, October 28th at 6:30 PM CST for a Complimentary CME Webinar hosted by NMA Regions IV and V.
This powerful discussion will explore innovative, multidisciplinary strategies to advance maternal health equity, reduce disparities, and improve outcomes for African American mothers and infants.
🎙️ Featured Panelists:
• William Greenfield, MD – Medical Director, Family Health, Arkansas Department of Health
• Tiana Montella, MS, RD, LD, CD-L, CLS – Registered Dietitian Supervisor, Franklin County WIC Program
• Janet Reid Hector, Ed.D, RD – Assistant Professor of Healthcare Management & Leadership, Rutgers University – Biomedical and Health Sciences
✨ Attendees will gain insight into clinical care models, nutrition-centered strategies, and community-driven approaches that strengthen maternal and infant health.
📅 Tuesday, October 28th @ 6:30 PM CST
💻 Complimentary CME Webinar
📲 Register today: https://loom.ly/MrlC93w
Let’s work together to close the maternal health gap and #MobilizeHealthJustice for the new America.
#NMA #MaternalHealth #HealthEquity #PublicHealth #BlackMothers #CMEWebinar #MedicalEducation #NMAEvents
Join a community of over 50,000 dedicated African American physicians and professionals committed to making a positive impact on healthcare. Discover the benefits of NMA membership, access professional development opportunities, and become a part of a network dedicated to advancing health equity.
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