Talaya N. Bryant, BS, MA Perinatal Care Coordinator

Talaya N. Bryant, BS, MA, joined the Developing Brain Institute (DBI) in August 2024 as a perinatal care coordinator for the DC Mother-Baby Wellness program. Talaya earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology at Howard University. She served as a research assistant for Howard’s Psychology Department, conducting research surveys taken by undergraduates. The experience opened her eyes to the inner workings of the research enterprise as well as the rigor needed in survey conduct to guarantee valid results. She later earned a Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling, graduating with honors from Bowie State University. Before joining DBI, Talaya worked in various roles at Children’s National Hospital, including providing empathetic customer service as a call center representative for four years. She also spent three years as a family services coordinator at Children’s HealthySteps program, which makes