Nayomi Cawthorne (MS/MPH '27) is an emerging public health and sustainability practitioner working at the intersection of environmental justice, community wellbeing, and food sovereignty. She is currently pursuing dual MPH/MS degrees at the University of Michigan—in Health Behavior & Health Equity at the School of Public Health and Sustainability & Development at the School for Environment and Sustainability—where her work bridges qualitative research, community-centered program design, and systems-level change.

Rooted in years of hands-on experience in regenerative agriculture and community development across Detroit, the Middle East, and Central America, Nayomi brings a grounded, global perspective to her practice. She co-founded Catalyst Strategy Group and previously served as Director of the Stoudamire Wellness Hub at Eastside Community Network. Her agricultural experience includes managing vegetable, flower, and herb production on farms ranging from one to seven acres.

Nayomi also contributes to cancer equity research with Henry Ford Health and serves on the governing board of Development in Gardening (DIG). Her work is guided by a commitment to equity, cross-cultural collaboration, community autonomy, and the belief that sustainable solutions must be designed in partnership with the communities most impacted.