Wizdom Powell, Ph.D.
Director of the Health Disparities Institute and Associate Professor of Psychiatry at UConn Health · University of Connecticut
Expert on the role of racism and gender norms in African American male health and healthcare inequities.
Ptsd African American Men Health Health Disparities Military Mental Health
Joseph Telfair
Professor and Associate Dean for Public Health Practice and Research · Georgia Southern University
Joseph Telfair is an expert in public health and social justice
Building, Assessing and Utilizing Practice-based evidence Community-Based Research Public Health Evaluation-Based Research Social and Economic Determinants of Wellness and Health Inequities
Gulzar Shah
Department Chair & Professor, Health Policy and Behavior · Georgia Southern University
Gulzar Shah works to explore the fields of health informatics.
Social Determinants of Health Public Workforce Needs and Interests Community Health Health Policy and Behavior Health Informatics
Debra Furr-Holden
C.S. Mott Endowed Professor of Public Health · Michigan State University
Debra Furr-Holden is an epidemiologist with expertise in drug and alcohol dependence epidemiology and prevention science.
Health Equity Prevention Science Drug and Alcohol Dependence Epidemiology Public Health
Lynn Blanchard, Ph.D.
Director, Carolina Center for Public Service · UNC-Chapel Hill
Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Health Behavior and Director of the Carolina Center for Public Service at UNC
Community Engagement Civic Engagement Philanthropy Education Community and Team Building Public Service
Kia Lilly Caldwell, Ph.D.
Professor, Department of African, African American, and Diaspora Studies, College of Arts and Sciences · UNC-Chapel Hill
Dr. Caldwell can discuss the disproportionate impacts of COVID-19 on people of color in the U.S. and Brazil.
Critical Race Studies Black Feminism Gender and Race in Brazil Afro-Latin Studies African Diaspora Studies
Professor Saffron Karlsen
Associate Professor in Sociology · University of Bristol
Investigating ethnicity and ethic identities to overcome discrimination
FGM Prejudice Identity Ethnic Backgrounds Race
Jeremy Goldbach
Associate Professor of Social Work · USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work
Dr. Goldbach focuses on the relationship between social stigma, stress, and health among minority populations.
Psychometrics Health Stress Minority Health Social Work
Sarah Hooper
Executive Director of UCSF / UC Hastings Consortium and Adjunct Professor · UC Hastings College of the Law
Contacts: hoopers@uchastings.edu / 415-565-4831 / Office 377-200
Health Equity Health Law Comprehensive and Coordinated Care Health and Access to Civil Justice Elder Financial Abuse
Tyan Parker Dominguez
Clinical Professor of Social Work · USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work
Health care systems expert, focusing on persistent racial/ethnic disparities in infant mortality, pre-term delivery, and low birthweight
Inpatient and outpatient medical settings Community mental health clinics
Keith C. Ferdinand, MD
Professor, Gerald S. Berenson Endowed Chair in Preventive Cardiology · Tulane University
Dr. Ferdinand focuses on cardiac risk factor evaluation and control, including communities of racial and ethnic minorities.
COVID-10 (Coronavirus) Nuclear Cardiology Hypertension Cardiology Hyperlipidemia
Elizabeth Olson
Associate Professor of Anthropology · Southern Utah University
Specializing in medical and environmental anthropology, ethnobotany, and Indigenous medicinal plants
Rural Humanitarian Aid in Guatemala Traditional Healing Systems Sustainable Development Public Health Medicinal Plants
Sabreena Ghaffar-Siddiqui
Professor, Sociologist & Researcher, DEI Expert · Sheridan College
DEI, Social Inequality; Immigration; Integration; Refugees; Racism; Islamophobia; Deviance; Radicalization; Terrorism; Hate Crimes.
Sociology Social Activism Politics Global Media and Culture Immigration and Ethnicity Immigration and Citizenship
Tiffany Townsend
Chief Diversity Officer · Augusta University
A national expert and widely recognized leader in diversity and health equity research as it pertains to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Diversity and inclusion in higher education Health Equity Clinical Psychology
Cynthia Sanchez
Clinical Assistant Professor Dept. of Nursing at the School of Social Work · USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work
Women’s Health Working with underserved populations Health Equity Health Promotion Sexual Health
Sean Valles
Associate Professor · Michigan State University
I study the interplay of ethics and scientific evidence in population health, including race and migration issues and climate change issues.
Philosophy of Population Health Race in Science Health Justice Climate Change Philosophy Population Health Ethics
Bonnie Brayton
National Executive Director · DisAbled Women's Network (DAWN) Canada
Ms. Brayton is a strong leader in both the feminist and disability movements
Public Speaking Fundraising Event Planning Civil Rights Education
Kathleen Becker
Clinical Associate Professor Dept. of Nursing at the School of Social Work · USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work
Nursing expert, focusing on community-public health
Social Determinants of Health Nurse Practitioner Education Collaborative Nursing Practice Health Equity Health and Wellness
Cheryl Woods Giscombe, Ph.D., R.N., PMHNP-BC
Associate Professor, with tenure- Melissa and Harry LeVine Family and Distinguished Associate Professor in Quality of Life, Health Promotion, and Wellness in the School of Nursing · UNC-Chapel Hill
Melissa and Harry LeVine Family Professor of Quality of Life, Health Promotion and Wellness
Social Health Psychology Nutrition Mental Health Holistic Health
Martine Hackett
Associate Professor of Health Professions · Hofstra University
Dr. Hackett's research focuses on public health and health inequities, particularly in the American suburbs and minority communities.
Public Health Health communication Research Methods Maternal-Child Health Infant Injury