Title: Anatomy and Physiology Professor
Company: San Jacinto College
Location: Pasadena, Texas, United States
Robin Sayers-Wright, anatomy and physiology professor at San Jacinto College, has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Educators for dedication, achievements, and leadership in higher education.
With a decade of experience, Dr. Sayers-Wright has established a successful career in higher education, specializing in anatomy, physiology, and microbiology. She currently serves in multiple roles, including visiting professor II at Chamberlain School of Nursing since 2024, remote international anatomy lecturer with United States Clerkships & Internships and Universidad Quetzalcoatl en Irapuato since 2021, and professor of anatomy, physiology, and microbiology at San Jacinto Community College since 2019. Her previous roles include faculty positions at Houston Community College from 2014 to 2019 and adjunct faculty and instructor at College of the Mainland, roles she has held since 2013 and 2016, respectively. She was also a scientist with the National Institutes of Health and the National Cancer Institute. She has contributed as a reviewer for “Anatomy & Physiology: An Integrative Approach” and has authored articles published in professional journals. Additionally, she dedicates her time to the NIA Cultural Center, tutoring, participating in prison ministry for the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, and supporting initiatives at Greater St. Matthew’s Baptist Church and a homeless clinic in Nebraska.
Dr. Sayers-Wright laid a strong educational foundation, earning a Bachelor of Science in biology from Tuskegee University in 1989 and a Doctor of Medicine from the University of Nebraska Medical Center in 1995. Reflecting on her path, her passion for science began early, as she dreamed of becoming a scientist from the age of six., and from 14 to 21, she volunteered with a veterinarian. Encouraged by a professor to pursue medical school for research and teaching, she initially faced rejection but secured a position at the National Cancer Institute and was later accepted to medical school.
Dr. Sayers-Wright takes great pride in her accomplishments in higher education, becoming the first African American woman in the biology department at her institution. She is especially proud of teaching GED classes and helping establish the first adult education program at the Galveston County Jail. In light of her impressive undertakings, she was recognized as an Outstanding Educator at San Jacinto Community College in 2023, featured in the Houston Chronicle and Coast Monthly, and received a fellowship from National Medical Fellowships. She attributes her success to her achievements to a strong spiritual foundation and the unwavering support of family and friends. Looking to the future, she is focused on launching her nonprofit organization, The Lighthouse, to continue making a difference in the lives of others.
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