Maurice Davis, M.P.A.-M.H.S.A., is a health scientist administrator in DESPR?s Office of the Director. He received his Master of Public Administration-Master of Health Services Administration from Grambling State University. He joined the NICHD in 2002, and assists with the DC Initiative to Reduce Infant Mortality in Minority Populations. His research interests include health disparities issues that affect minority populations, specifically minority children?s perceptions of health careers.