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Elizabeth A. Williams, Ph.D ., M.Div Professor and Interim Dean, College of Public Service Contact Information
Office: Avon Williams Campus D-412
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Education 2019 – M.Div, Vanderbilt University 2002 – Ph.D., University of Kentucky 1998 – M.A., University of Kentucky 1994 – B.A., University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
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Area of Expertise Social and Behavioral Sciences, Cancer Health Disparities, Cultural Competence, Community-Engaged Research, Faith/Spirituality and Health |
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Courses Taught Graduate Courses: Cultural Competency I (PUBH 6030), Multicultural Perspectives in Health and Healthcare (PUBH 6270), Capstone Project (PUBH 6100), Public Health and Disaster Preparedness (PUBH 6070), Understanding Health Disparities (PUBH 6050), Race, Ethnicity, Gender and Healthcare (PUBH 6220), Field Placement (PUBH 6000) Undergraduate Courses: Introduction to Public Health (HCAP 3800), Writing Essentials in Health Organization Lab (HCAP 2011) |
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Research Interests An applied medical anthropologist, Dr. Williams’ research expertise is in developing, implementing and evaluating multi-level interventions to prevent and/or reduce cancer and other racial/ethnic health disparities. Dr. Williams has participated in and initiated community-based participatory research (CBPR) and evaluation projects with community, public health and academic partners; developed community partnerships in cancer disparities & other health efforts (including with media), and advised policy to support improved clinical care and public health access for underserved populations. With a professional background as a senior public health official, senior healthcare administrator in an academic medical center, licensed clergy, and academician, Dr. Williams has worked on research and applied efforts across the country, notably in the southeast United States. Noted for her work in eliminating cancer health disparities, cultural competence and community-engaged research, Dr. Williams is the author of Black Women and Breast Cancer: A Cultural Theology (2019). With more than a dozen published scholarly papers, book chapters and technical reports, Dr. Williams has presented her work to national and international audiences. |
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