Fireside Chat & Book Signing with Dr. Kemi Doll
Join us for a fireside chat and book signing with Kemi Doll, MD, MSCR, a professor, physician, surgeon, double-board certified gynecologic oncologist and OB/GYN, health equity scientist, transformational coach and author of “A Terrible Strength: The Hidden Crisis of the Black Womb & Your Survival Guide to Healing.”
Event Details
- Date: Friday, November 20, 2026
- Time: 10:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
- Location (In-person): Scott Conference Center
6450 Pine St., Omaha, NE 68106
Event Agenda
- 10:45 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.: Registration and guest arrival
- 11:00 a.m. - 11:15 a.m.: Lunch buffet
- 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.: Fireside chat
- 12:15 p.m. - 12:30 p.m.: Audience Q&A
- 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.: Book signing
- 1:30 p.m.: Event concludes
Please register to attend using the Registration Link. Register by Thursday, November 19, 2026.
For any questions, email buffettcancercentercoe@unmc.edu
Guest Bios:
Dr. Kemi Doll, MD, MSCR
Dr. Kemi Doll is a physician, surgeon, researcher, advocate, and author.
Dr. Doll is a Professor, a double board-certified Gynecologic Oncologist and OB/GYN, and a health equity scientist at the University of Washington Schools of Medicine and Public Health. Dr. Doll is from Atlanta, GA and completed a Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering from Duke University, where she was initiated and remains a proud member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Since 2016, she has been a national leader in advancing research on racial disparities in endometrial (womb) cancer. Her work is supported by the NIH, the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI), the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, and others.
As the Founding Director of the Gynecologic Research and Cancer Equity (GRACE) Center, her mission is to investigate and address the causes of disproportionate suffering from benign and oncologic gynecologic conditions—so that all people can live full and healthy reproductive lives.
Dr. Doll’s work has been published in top medical journals including The New England Journal of Medicine and The JAMA Network, and has been featured in The New York Times, NPR, BET, and Good Morning America. She co-founded ECANA: The Endometrial Cancer Action Network for African Americans, a national nonprofit she led for five years, now continuing its impact through community-rooted advocacy and education.
Outside academia, Dr. Doll is the founder and CEO of KD Coach LLC, a national coaching company supporting women of color in academic medicine and public health.
Her debut book, A Terrible Strength: The Hidden Crisis of the Black Womb & Our Survival Guide to Healing, was published by Penguin Random House in May 2026. It weaves science, story, and strategy to expose how Black women’s womb suffering is silenced and dismissed—and how collective healing and agency can change everything. Currently, she writes a regular column for The New England Journal of Medicine and shares her perspective far and wide across numerous social media channels.
Candias "Candi" Jones
Candias “Candi” Jones is CEO of Girls Inc. of Omaha and founder of Coaching with Candi. A nonprofit executive, leadership strategist, speaker, and advocate, she is committed to expanding opportunities for women, girls, and families. Through her work in leadership development, education, and wellness, Candi helps individuals and organizations navigate change, cultivate resilience, and transform lived experiences into meaningful impact and lasting change.
Malloree Ellis
First Lady of Salem Baptist Church and Program Director for the Learning Community Center of North Omaha, Malloree Ellis is a faith leader, community advocate, and servant leader dedicated to strengthening individuals and families. Through ministry, community outreach, education, and family engagement, she creates opportunities for connection, growth, and transformation while empowering others to live with purpose, hope, and resilience.
Shanda Ross, MSN, RN
Shanda Ross serves as Strategic Partnership Consultant at Nebraska Medicine, where she leads initiatives that advance health equity, cancer prevention, preventive screenings, health education, and community wellness. With more than 20 years of experience in healthcare leadership, nursing, and community engagement, she is passionate about connecting individuals and organizations with resources that improve health outcomes. Shanda will serve as moderator for today's discussion.