Dr. Owens is a Maternal Fetal Medicine subspecialist who completed her residency training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Johns Hopkins Hospital and her fellowship in Maternal Fetal Medicine (MFM) at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.  Dr. Owens is MFM faculty at Ascension St. Vincent’s Hospital and is the  Perinatal Medical Director for Magnolia Health.  Prior to that, she held multiple leadership positions at the University of Mississippi Medical Center , including Tenured Professor, Interim Chair, Chief of the MFM Division as well as Program Director of the MFM fellowship.  Her research and clinical interests are in hypertensive and substance use disorders in pregnancy, maternal and Infant mortality, sickle cell disease, and health disparities.  She has authored numerous articles and book chapters, and serves as the President of the MS State Board of Medical Licensure.  Dr. Owens is a passionate advocate for women’s health and health equity both locally and nationally.  She has served as a District and National officer of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and member of its Board of Directors.  

Dr. Owens was the inaugural host of Mississippi Public Broadcasting’s “Southern Remedy for Women”, a talk-radio show focused on health issues for women and the people that love them.  She is a lover of music, books, and sports.  She and her husband Jody have three children.