
Biography
Dr. Nickie Harris-Ray earned her doctorate from Barry University, her MPH from Purdue University Global, and her Bachelor’s of Science in Chemistry from Alabama State University. She has been a surgical podiatrist for over 15 years, and a college professor for over 10 years. She is a published author, and continues to inform as a freelance writer, and guest lecturer for news media and numerous public speaking events. She has experience teaching medical/health courses, career development courses, and other science courses.
Dr. Harris-Ray is a 501(c)3 founder and CEO, and has won numerous awards for her work in the community. These include Winner, Medical Category, Gulf Coast Women Magazine, Lighthouse Biloxi Women of Achievement-Woman of the Year, Ladies Auxiliary Devoted Service Award, Holy Ghost Catholic Church, three time Sun Herald Top 10 under 40 Nominee, and Karun Court DT/Woman of the Year. Dr. Harris-Ray serves on several local and regional boards.
If you could travel anywhere, where would you go?
South Africa for a safari. I have had the opportunity to go, but I want to wait until my kids are old enough to travel with me.
Without saying what the category is, what are your top five?
Breve
Chocolate Mocha
Latte plain
Caramel Frappe
3 creams 2 splendas
What's the first career you dreamed of having as a child?
Dancer.