Women To Watch Awards 2026 honors Dr. Cameo Green Coleman

Dr. Cameo Green Coleman is a doctoral-prepared, dual board-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner, appointed government official, educator, and international speaker. A native of Columbia, South Carolina, she began her collegiate studies at age 17 at the University of South Carolina before earning her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of South Carolina Upstate in 2007.

She went on to earn two Master of Science in Nursing degrees and a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), where she was recognized as a First Honor Graduate (Valedictorian), Presidential Scholar, and Fellow. Her doctoral research focused on improving heart failure outcomes and strengthening healthcare access for rural communities.

Dr. Coleman is licensed in nine states and provides comprehensive primary care and psychiatric services across the lifespan. As a Primary Care Provider and Psychiatric Provider, she diagnoses and treats acute and chronic medical conditions, prescribes medications, and provides psychotherapy to children, adolescents, adults, and older adults. With more than 20 years of experience, she is committed to delivering integrated, whole-person care that addresses both physical and mental health needs. She later earned her Post-Graduate Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Certificate from Purdue Global University, where she was inducted as a Presidential Member of the National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS).

Dr. Coleman is the Founder and Owner of WholePath 360 Family and Mental Care, LLC, where she provides telehealth-based primary care and mental healthcare services to patients across multiple states. Her practice is rooted in a patient-centered approach that emphasizes prevention, wellness, compassion, and the connection between physical and emotional health.

In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Coleman serves as an appointed official for Lancaster County Government, representing District 7 on the Health and Wellness Commission. She is also an Executive Committee Member of the Medical University of South Carolina Alumni Board, a Diplomat Member of the World Affairs Council of Charlotte, a member of ForbesBLK, a Certified Human Rights Consultant and Alumni Ambassador through the U.S. Institute of Diplomacy and Human Rights in Washington, DC, and a National Ambassador for Sickle Cells Disease.

Committed to lifelong learning, Dr. Coleman has completed advanced training in psychopharmacology, neuroscience, addiction treatment, trauma-informed care, telehealth, autism spectrum disorders, nutrition coaching, artificial intelligence, forensic studies, and integrative wellness. Some of her trainings Master Psychopharmacology through the Neuroscience Education Institute, Addiction Treatment: Clinical Skills for Healthcare Providers through Yale University, U.S. Health Law Fundamentals through the University of Pennsylvania, Board Certified Telehealth Professional, and specialized training in treating Autistic Adults through Harvard Medical School. Most recently, she earned the designation of Clinical Forensic Neuroscience-Informed Practitioner (CFNIP) through the American Institute for the Advancement of Forensic Studies (AIAFS).

An internationally recognized speaker, Dr. Coleman has delivered presentations at schools, universities, healthcare organizations, conferences, and civic events throughout the United States and abroad. She has presented on topics including mental health, trauma, neuroscience, healthcare leadership, primary care, rural health equity, and whole-person wellness. Her recent speaking engagements have included national and international conferences, Canadian media platforms, and community presentations focused on adolescent mental health and trauma-informed care.

Dr. Coleman has received numerous honors throughout her career. She was recognized as one of the 100 Women to KNOW in America, an award sponsored by Visa and KNOW Women, and was invited to speak at multiple events during the organization's national conference in Phoenix, Arizona. She has also been recognized as a Top Healthcare Provider by Columbia, Greenville, and Charleston Business Magazines and named a Midlands Woman on the Move. Her biography is archived in the Richland County Public Library Black History Collection.

Her growing national and international visibility has led to features in Founder Magazine, Hollywood Magazine, and Legend Magazine, where she was highlighted alongside influential leaders and public figures, including Oprah Winfrey. She has also been recognized by Black Leaders Worldwide and Black Impact Magazine as one of the "Women You Need to Know."

Through clinical practice, education, leadership, advocacy, and public service, Dr. Coleman remains dedicated to advancing mental health awareness, healthcare equity, primary care, trauma-informed care, and community well-being. Her mission is to help individuals and communities thrive through compassionate care, education, and meaningful service.