About Us
You're here because you want to be healthier and happier. We're here because we want the same for you.
That’s why we created A Healthier Happier Me. Our goal is to help marginalized communities take control of their health and happiness so that they can start living their life to its fullest potential. We know that sometimes your challenges feel insurmountable or that nobody understands your struggles. We want nothing more than for you to feel empowered by your own strengths and abilities so that together we can make a positive impact on our communities and our world.
What We Offer
We don’t do boring lectures. We create awe-inspiring educational experiences that tackle vital topics in unconventional, memorable ways. We break the rules, shatter expectations, and deliver knowledge with a playful or inspiring twist.
About the Founder: Nita Landry, MD, FACOG
Our founder and president, Dr. Nita Landry, is a respected board-certified OB/GYN, sought-after speaker, author, and former co-host of the Emmy award-winning talk show ‘The Doctors’ for six seasons.
Raised amidst healthcare inequalities, Dr. Nita possesses firsthand knowledge of how these disparities can impact marginalized communities. However, her exposure to healthcare inequities doesn’t end there. After completing medical school, she served as a traveling doctor, working in diverse communities across the country. In this role, she witnessed stark differences in healthcare access and outcomes between those with resources and those facing barriers. From rural Alaskan Native American Reservations to esteemed institutions like the Mayo Clinic Health System, she observed the profound healthcare disparities prevalent in various cultural backgrounds.
It was these firsthand experiences that fueled the founding of our organization—a commitment to making a change and breaking the cycle of generational bad health. With determination rooted in real-world encounters, we’re driving forward, determined to shift the narrative and improve lives. In our journey, we’re not just dreaming of a healthier future; we’re actively working to make it a reality, one step at a time
In addition to direct patient care, Dr. Nita’s expertise and advocacy have been showcased on esteemed platforms like Good Morning America, The Today Show, and featured in publications such as Women’s Health and US News & World Report, solidifying her status as a distinguished thought leader in healthcare.
Ways To Get Involved
Volunteer With Us
Testimonials
A Healthier, Happier Me (AHHM)
Bridging the gap in health equity through innovative, evidence-based health education for young adults and HBCU campuses.
AHHM's innovative, five part program provides interactive health and wellness education to 18-25 year old students. We've run sessions at historically Black colleges and Universities (HBCUs) at Morehouse and Clark Atlanta, and brought health education into communities across Los Angeles and Houston, from campus events and resource fairs to street-level conversations.
Our 5-Session Program
Physical Health & Movement
Nutrition & Healthy Eating
Emotional Wellness
Peer-Led Health Advocacy
Graduation Celebration
How We Teach
Virtual reality health exercises
Student-created health PSAs
Expert guests — nutritionists, fitness instructors, sound bath practitioners
Facilitated by Dr. Nita
About the Founder: Dr. Nita, MD, FACOG
After my residency, instead of taking a traditional job, I became a traveling physician. I worked everywhere from Native American reservations in Alaska to clinics across the country, fighting insurance companies to get patients the treatment they needed. At the same time, I was flying back to Los Angeles to co-host The Doctors, an Emmy Award-winning TV show, where the conversations looked nothing like the ones I was having with real patients.
Seeing both worlds made one thing clear. Education is one of the most powerful pieces of the health equity puzzle. Less than 5 cents of every healthcare dollar goes toward prevention. So I decided education was the piece I could own.
"I always tell my patients: it is not my job to make the decision for you. It is my job to make sure you are informed enough to make the best decision for yourself. That is the philosophy behind A Healthier, Happier Me, and it is how we break generational cycles of poor health, one campus at a time."
I'm currently earning an Executive MBA at Columbia Business school, building AHHM to run and scale with the same rigor I bring to medicine.
Dr. Nita Landry, MD, FACOG
Driven By Purpose & Equity
Health Equity
Bringing direct, high-quality healthcare education to historically underserved communities and youth.
Education
Empowering young adults with evidence-based knowledge to break generational cycles of poor health.
Community
Building strong local networks through campus events, resource fairs, and street-level conversations.
HBCU Programs
Running multi-session pilot programs directly on historically Black college campuses like Morehouse and Clark Atlanta.
Prevention
Investing in preventative care education to fill the critical gaps left by traditional healthcare systems.
Ways To Get Involved
Get Involved: Volunteer
Get involved: Donate
- Less than 5 cents of every healthcare dollar in this country goes toward prevention. Every donor is literally filling a gap the system won't.
- Your donation doesn't just reach the students in the room. It reaches everyone they influence for the rest of their lives, including their future families.
- Most health programs send a pamphlet or a contractor. This one puts a board-certified OB/GYN in the room.
- Your donation isn't just a gift—it's a lifeline for marginalized youth and young adults.
- No gift is too small. Every contribution goes directly toward bringing evidence-based health programming to HBCU students who would not otherwise have access.
Please donate now. Thank you!
Get Involved: Partner
The pilot produces documented health behavior outcomes that form the foundation for multi-campus expansion. You can fund the full pilot or sponsor a single session.
Interested in sponsoring a specific session or program element? Contact us at sponsorships@ahhmfoundation.org or fill out the form below.
Join Us in Creating A Healthier, Happier Tomorrow
Together, we can empower youth, transform HBCU health education, and bridge the gap in healthcare equity.
Support Our Mission Today
"I used to run only if I was being chased. And I used to think that kale was the enemy. Thanks to encouragement from A Healthier, Happier Me, I'm jogging for fun and loving it, and I actually have some kale recipes that I like (gasp!). Kudos! 😄🏃♂️🙌”
Anna G.