Bridgette M. Brawner, PhD, APRN

Dr. Bridgette M. Brawner graduated Cum Laude from Villanova University with a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing. She completed a Master’s of Science in Nursing at the University of Pennsylvania as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, specializing in working with children and families. Furthering her education at the University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Brawner earned a Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD) in Nursing, and was selected as the inaugural Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellow. She is currently a member of the standing faculty in the Center for Health Equity Research at the University’s School of Nursing. Dr. Brawner’s research focuses on health promotion and disease prevention for disenfranchised populations, with a particular passion for adolescents with mental health and substance abuse histories. In addition to her academic life, in the Kingdom Dr. Brawner is a powerful exhorter and motivational speaker whom the Lord has called upon to wage spiritual warfare against Satan and the dark forces of this world. Her arsenal includes books, speaking engagements and workshops, mini-stage plays and intercessory prayer. Dr. Brawner’s vision is to see the enemy’s lies exposed, yokes and strongholds demolished, and individuals healed and freed.