Affiliates

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    Christine Runyon

    Owner & Stylist, Beauty Within Salon

    Christine has been in the cosmetology & business industry for over 25 years. She has partnered with The Closer Look Project to pilot our Closer Look Learning Program to bring the very best to her clients and community.

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    Dr. Kimberly Madison, DNP

    Founder & CEO of Mahogany Dermatology Nursing | Education | Research ™

    ‍Dr. Madison is the Founder of Mahogany Dermatology Nursing | Education | Research™. Her tagline, "It is not only our practice authority that needs to expand, it is our mind," encapsulates her core mission: to empower Nurse Practitioners (NPs) in dermatology and aesthetics to build legally sound, ethically grounded, and financially fulfilling careers through dedicated education, research, entrepreneurship, and media engagement.

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    Meg Weddle

    Owner, Meg’s Boutique

    Meg is the owner and operator of Meg’s Boutique in Radford, Va. In partnership with The Closer Look Project, she has dedicated much of her time to educating her customers on sun safe and fashionable clothing.

Official Partners

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    Beauty Within Salon

    Hair Salon

    Beauty Within has been in business for over 25 years. They have partnered with The Closer Look Project to ensure their employees and clients have the most up-to-date education available.

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    Coalfield Health

    Primary Care Health Center

    Coalfield Health is a federally qualified rural health center look alike that serves the patients of Logan, WV. They have partnered with The Closer Look Project in our “Referral Network Program” to bring access to clients who have suspicious lesions identified by personal care professionals.

Resources

  • A woman with long dreadlocks smiling, wearing a striped top, with a black background featuring a logo and text for NM Mahogany Dermatology, including her credentials Dr. Kimberly Madison, DNP, WCC.

    Mahogany Dermatology Nursing | Education |Research™

    Mahogany Dermatology Nursing | Education |Research™

    ‍Key Focus Areas & Initiatives: Mahogany Dermatology addresses critical gaps in the industry by: Education & Innovation: Providing clinical guides, training programs, and leveraging cutting-edge AI/AR-enhanced education to close gaps in preceptorship and clinical care, particularly where traditional nursing education falls short. This year, Dr. Madison also launched the Mahogany Dermatology Nursing | Education | Research™ internship, joined by Jade Trevino, BSN, to further cultivate future leaders. Skin of Color Advocacy: Championing culturally appropriate dermatology education and diagnostic support for diverse skin tones, recognizing the severe disparities and lack of adequate training in this area.

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    Less Cancer

    Less Cancer, formally known as Next Generation Choices Foundation 501c3, has been at the forefront of cancer prevention for over two decades.

    This organization has played a critical leadership role in addressing unnecessary and preventable cancer risks, health screenings, health access, lifestyle, social determinants of health and health disparities.

    The organization is known for its workshops to prevent cancer and are founders of National Cancer Prevention Day, the National Cancer Prevention Workshop, and initiated the United States Bipartisan Congressional Cancer Prevention Caucus.

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    F**k Cancer

    Fuck Cancer is dedicated to advancing health equity through early detection and prevention programs, and by providing resources to navigate, manage, and cope with cancer.