Deranique Jones is currently in her second year of medical school at Meharry Medical College and is driven by a profound commitment to promoting health equity, improving healthcare access for underserved populations, and serving the community. Coming from a military family, she has had the opportunity to live in many places but has called Nashville home since 2017.

​

Before attending Meharry Medical College she attended Lipscomb University where she cofounded and served as president of the Black Student Union, worked as a service project leader in the SALT Office, and served on several committees devoted to pursuing equity at the institution. She graduated cum laude with a Bachelor's of science in biology and minor in Spanish in the fall of 2020. Meharry’s commitment to service and her alignment with the motto “Worship of God Through Service to Mankind” led her to set her sights on attending Meharry, where she graduated with her Master of Health Science in the spring of 2023.  

Deranique believes in the transformative power of healthcare as a tool for social justice, dedicating her studies to understanding the intersections of medicine, policy, and human rights.

​

This summer, Deranique spent time conducting research with Dr. Michael Caldwell, where she studied how the Mature Minor Doctrine Clarification Act impacted pediatric healthcare.

​

Looking forward, Deranique plans to pursue an OBGYN residency with a focus on serving underserved populations and eventually transition into academia, hopefully at her alma mater, Meharry Medical College.

​

Beyond her academic pursuits, Deranique is the eldest of three daughters and believes being a big sister is her most important and rewarding job. Deranique is also a member and vice president the Meharry Gospel Choir. When she is not studying, she enjoys trying new coffeeshops in Nashville, hiking, spending time with friends, and baking.