Dr. Cinera States

Dr. Cinera States grew up in Windsor, Ontario. She has familial roots to Nova Scotia with her mother being from North Preston and father from Windsor, Nova Scotia. Dr. States moved to Nova Scotia to attend Dalhousie University. She obtained a Bachelor of Science degree with a double major in Biology and Psychology. During her undergraduate years, Dr. States worked for Imhotep’s Legacy Academy, a science and math enrichment program which aims to increase the representation of African Canadians in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math). Dr. States went on to attend medical school and obtained her medical degree from Dalhousie University in 2017. She is currently a fifth-year psychiatry resident at Dalhousie University working within the Nova Scotia Health Authority. Upon completing residency, Dr. States hopes to remain in Nova Scotia and work as an outpatient psychiatrist. Dr. States' passions include mentoring African Nova Scotian youth, helping to reduce stigma and raise awareness about the impact of mental illness in African Nova Scotian communities, and advocating for equitable access to mental health services for underserved populations.