Djuana Harvell, PhD is Director of Special and Innovative Projects within the be well Health and Wellness Initiative at The Foundation for Sustainable Urban Communities. In this role, she oversees the implementation of strategic programs with a reach of over 34,000 community members that advance community health, including efforts focused on health education, community engagement, policy and advocacy, multi-sector collaboration, and program evaluation. Her work centers on strengthening systems, empowering community voices, and expanding access to resources that support healthier communities.

A recognized community leader, Djuana has served on numerous boards and received several awards. She currently serves on the Denver Nonprofit Engagement Commission for the City of Denver, the DESIGN/HEALth Advisory Councill, the Board of Directors of Girls, Inc. of Metro Denver, and Chairs a Regional Leadership Development Program as a member of the Denver Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, a public service organization.

Djuana is passionate about building partnerships, mobilizing communities, and developing leaders to advance health and well-being. She is a graduate of the Urban Leadership Foundation of Colorado and the Regional Institute for Health and Environmental Leadership’s Advanced Leadership Training Program, Healthy Community Design Program, and Coaching Academy. She holds a PhD in Pathology and Microbiology from the University of Nebraska as well as master’s and bachelor’s degrees in chemistry from Clark Atlanta University.