At the age of three, Latoya Nicole Beatty already knew she wanted to become a doctor. Through public health and medicine, Beatty's ultimate goal is to be active in the community through her career and mentorship. As a Gates Millennium Scholarship recipient, Beatty obtained her Bachelor’s of Arts degree at UNC Chapel Hill, a Medical degree from Howard University College of Medicine, and her Masters of Public Health at Mercer University.

Leader in Medicine: Dr. Latoya Beatty

As a Gates Millennium Scholarship recipient, Beatty obtained her Bachelor’s of Arts degree at UNC Chapel Hill, a Medical degree from Howard University College of Medicine, and her Masters of Public Health at Mercer University. In addition, she earned a one-year pre-medical post-baccalaureate program at UNC Greensboro.

Latoya Beatty earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, completed a one-year pre-medical post-baccalaureate program at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, and earned a medical degree from Howard University College of Medicine and a Master of Public Health from Mercer University.

"At the health department, I enjoyed my experience working with young moms and their children," she said. "I see myself bridging the gap between public health and medicine. There is a reason for each step in my life and eventually it will all come together."

Today, Beatty continues to serve as role model and leader in medicine as founder of Alumni in Action: Bolton and Neighbors Recovery Team. She recently completed an educational session at the North Carolina Rural Center’s Economic Development Institute (REDI) in efforts to support the program.

Latoya is the founder of Alumni in Action: Bolton and Neighbors Recovery Team. She previously worked at a health department.

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At  at the age of three, Latoya Nicole Beatty already knew she wanted to become a doctor. Through public health and medicine, Beatty’s ultimate goal is to be active in the community through her career and mentorship. As a Gates Millennium Scholarship recipient, Beatty obtained her Bachelor’s of Arts degree at UNC Chapel Hill, a Medical degree from Howard University College of Medicine, and her Masters of Public Health at Mercer University. In addition, she earned a one-year pre-medical post-baccalaureate program at UNC Greensboro.

Latoya Beatty completed a one-year pre-medical post-baccalaureate program at UNC Greensboro and earned a Bachelor of Arts from UNC Chapel Hill, a medical degree from Howard University College of Medicine, and a Master of Public Health from Mercer University.

“At the health department, I enjoyed my experience working with young moms and their children,” she said. “I see myself bridging the gap between public health and medicine. There is a reason for each step in my life and eventually it will all come together.”

As of September 2, 2026, Latoya Beatty did not have a website or any information online.

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Beatty, 38
Residence and Hometown: Bolton

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Education: East Columbus High School, Mercer University – MPH, Howard University – MD

In what ways do you give back to your community?
I love giving back to Columbus County, particularly the
east end. Community projects that I am involved with in-
clude Youth Food Policy Advisory Council of Men and
Women United for Youth and Families, Communities
Connected 4 Success, Columbus NAACP (Health Chair
Assistant), Alumni in Action: Bolton & Neighbors Recovery Team
following Hurricane Florence (Founder), Girl Trek Chapter on the
east end of the county (Founder), Bolton LEADERS (Leading
Exceptional Adolescents in Dialogue to End Racism), Columbus
County Guardian Ad Litem, Davis Academy Board and Bolton
Safe Haven.

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Employment: Columbus County Partnership for Children, partnership engagement coordinator

Three of the board members are from Columbus County and two others have grandparents from the County: ● Latoya Beatty was born and raised in Bolton, NC, on the east side of the county. She attended Columbus County Schools K-12. She currently resides in the county.

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As a Gates Millennium Scholarship recipient, Beatty obtained her Bachelor’s of Arts degree at UNC Chapel Hill, a Medical degree from Howard University College of Medicine, and her Masters of Public Health at Mercer University.

In addition, she earned a one-year pre-medical post-baccalaureate program at UNC Greensboro.

Latoya Beatty is from Bolton, North Carolina. She earned a bachelor's degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, completed a one-year pre-medical post-baccalaureate program at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, and earned a master's degree in public health from Mercer University and a medical degree from Howard University College of Medicine.

Residence and Hometown: Bolton Employment: Columbus County Partnership for Children, partnership engagement coordinator Education: East Columbus High School, Mercer University – MPH, Howard University – MD

Three Columbus County residents recently completed rural leadership training at the N.C. Rural Center. They include Latoya Beatty, MD, MPH, founder of her newly designed organization, Alumni in Action: Bolton and Neighbors Recovery Team; Devoria Berry, CEO of Community Support Agency; and Susan Rockel, manager of the Columbus County Farmers Market.

Three local leaders graduate from REDI — Columbus County Economic Development Commission

Latoya Beatty works as a partnership engagement coordinator for Columbus County Partnership for Children. She founded Alumni in Action: Bolton and Neighbors Recovery Team.

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- A soil and water conservation district supervisor is 1 member of a board of 5 supervisors that works to improve the soil and water quality in the county through education. 
- The board of supervisors provide technical and financial assistance to help land users maintain their land and surrounding ecosystems. 
- The board of supervisors design long term conservation programs that teach environmental care, pollution reduction, and provide incentives for using these practices, especially for agricultural workers. 
- The board of supervisors provide short term educational services like competitions, field days, and workshops to educate the public on conservation. 
- Soil and water conservation district supervisors are elected to 4 year terms in non-partisan races. However, 2 of the board members are appointed by the state soil and water commission. 

Member of board of supervisors that creates aid programs and educates people on environmental conservation. 