Dekeya Slaughter, BSc(Hons), NREMT-P has over 18 years of experience in injury prevention and 7 years in Emergency Medical Services (EMS). She is the Associate Director of Healthcare Standards in Trauma Surgery at NYC Health + Hospitals/ Kings County, where she leverages trauma registry data to develop and lead community education and outreach initiatives aimed at reducing injury rates and enhancing public health outcomes. She is a working Paramedic credentialed by the NYC Regional Emergency Medical Advisory Committee (NYC REMAC), the New York State Department of Health's Bureau of Emergency Medical Services and Trauma Systems, and the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT). Her dual expertise in injury prevention and EMS informs her comprehensive approach to identifying risk factors, implementing effective safety measures, and delivering targeted education to minimize adverse events. Her dedication to community health is further evidenced by her monthly "Stop the Bleed" training sessions, which she teaches to hemodialysis patients, medical students, community residents, and violence mitigators in Central Brooklyn.

Ms. Slaughter has made significant contributions to medical research and education. She was the Research Coordinator and Program Manager for the Research Associate Program at Weill Cornell Medicine, where she facilitated clinical research opportunities for students in the emergency department setting. She has co-authored papers on urban bicyclist injuries and alcohol use, published in peer-reviewed journals, including the Journal of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, American Journal of Public Health, and Pediatric Emergency Care. Her research focuses on critical issues such as pedestrian and bicyclist injuries, highlighting the impact of injury severity among urban bicyclists, and the protective benefits of helmet use against traumatic brain injuries.

In 2022, she developed a monthly EMS virtual lecture series. Each month, she invites a different speaker within a different area of expertise on topics that meet recertification standards for NYC and NYS-certified BLS (Basic Life Support) and ALS (Advanced Life Support) prehospital providers, thanks to partnerships with Town of Wallkill EMS and The Regional Emergency Medical Advisory Council of New York City (NYC REMAC). In recognition of her outstanding service, she was honored with the NYC REMSCO Guardian of Life Award in 2025, underscoring her dedication to excellence in EMS and her unwavering commitment to community health and safety.

An alumna of Texas Tech University, Ms. Slaughter's diverse experiences and unwavering dedication make her a respected figure in the healthcare community, particularly in New York City.