Dr. Emezue is an assistant professor in the Department of Women, Children, and Family Nursing at Rush University College of Nursing. He holds a Ph.D. in Nursing, a Master of Public Health (MPH), and a Master of Public Affairs (MPA) - all from the University of Missouri-Columbia. His research uses digital and behavioral health programs to improve the health, economic stability, and prospects of boys and men impacted by co-occurring violence, substance use, and mental health disorders. Dr. Emezue has worked on research initiatives with governments and civil society organizations such as the UNICEF Office of Research, the Brady and Anne Deaton Institute for University Leadership in International Development, and the UN Millenium Development Goals (now the Sustainable Development Goals). Currently, he is the founder of the BrotherlyACT™ project, an initiative focused on leveraging technology, career navigation, and mentoring to heal, humanize, & empower violence-impacted youth to lead and enjoy values-based lives.