Allow me to introduce myself…
Dola Greene
HEllo there!
’m Dola Greene, a Black, Nigerian American and first-generation college graduate, researcher, and aspiring Board-Certified Health and Wellbeing Coach with a passion for helping people make meaningful, lasting lifestyle changes.
Currently, I’m a Graduate Research Assistant with the Integrative Health & Wellbeing Research team at the University of Minnesota, where I’m also earning my master’s degree in Integrative Medicine and Wellbeing Coaching. My work focuses on the Partners4Pain program, where I explore how community-engaged, evidence-based approaches can transform healthcare and support people as whole individuals.
With a background in integrative medicine and research, I bring both scientific depth and a human-centered approach to my work. I’m deeply committed to advancing cultural humility and authentic connection within healthcare, and I know what it’s like to navigate multiple worlds. I’m here to walk alongside others as they build lives rooted in purpose, wellness, and confidence.
My Background
I’ve had the privilege of engaging in diverse academic, research, and leadership opportunities. From earning my B.A. in Human Physiology with a minor in Leadership to pursuing my M.A. in Integrative Medicine and Wellbeing Coaching at the University of Minnesota, I’ve worked on cutting-edge research, like studying pain equity and clinical trials with psilocybin, while also taking leadership opportunities at my churches youth group.
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Master of Arts (M.A.) in Integrative Medicine and Wellbeing Coaching
University of Minnesota Twin Cities (Expected Graduation: Spring 2026)
Focus on mindfulness, emotional intelligence, and authentic communication within health coaching.
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Human Physiology
Minor in Leadership
University of Minnesota Twin Cities
Graduated Summa Cum Laude with an interdisciplinary understanding of physiology and leadership principles.
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University of Minnesota – Earl E. Bakken Center for Spirituality & Healing
Partners for Pain & Wellbeing Equity: A Randomized Trial of Community-Supported Complementary and Integrative Health Self-management for Back Pain
A community-based participatory research trial focusing on complementary health strategies for managing back/neck pain.University of Minnesota – Leadership Minor Capstone
Disparities in Addiction Treatment
A collaborative project exploring global disparities in addiction treatment across three countries, utilizing peer-reviewed research to propose adaptive interventions.University of Minnesota – Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science
Visual Surround Suppression and Perceptual Expectations Under Psilocybin
A clinical research project exploring the perceptual effects of psilocybin (magic muchrooms).University of Minnesota – Integrative Biology and Physiology
MICU3 Subunit Research on Cellular Calcium Regulation
Used gene editing to study how a specific protein (MICU3) helps cells manage calcium levels and keep their energy centers (mitochondria) working properly.Coon Rapids High School - Center for Biomedical Science and Engineering
Electrochemical Therapy for Resistant Bacteria
A biomedical research project investigating the use of electrochemical therapy to combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria, in collaboration with University of Minnesota researchers.
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Family Life Center (Church) – Young Adult Ministry Coordinator
Lead event planning and Bible study sessions for young adults aged 18-24, fostering spiritual growth and community connections through organized social events, branding materials, and digital engagement.Youth N’ Power – Youth N’ Power Apprenticeship
Advocate for youth voices in environmental justice, supporting campaigns, workshops, and outreach to amplify young people's impact on climate policy, while engaging in leadership development and grassroots organizing.
