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
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
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
Sabreena Ghaffar-Siddiqui
PhD Candidate, Sociologist & Researcher/Senior Communications Executive Canadian Council of Muslim Women · McMaster University
An expert on issues relating to immigration, public policy, immigrant/refugee integration, racism, Islamophobia, religious radicalization.
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
Russell Vergara
Adjunct Assistant Professor · USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work
R. BONG VERGARA focuses on tech-enabled solutions to food-energy-water nexus issues in smart sustainable development.
Social Innovation and Resilience Global Health Smart sustainable urban development
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
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
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
Toba Bryant, PhD
Assistant Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences · University of Ontario Institute of Technology
Social scientist urges improved employment and housing policies to enhance health and social well-being
Social Determinants of Health Health and Social Policy Change Women's Health Income Housing
Electra Paskett
Professor of Cancer Research I Department of Internal Medicine · The Ohio State University
Electra Paskett is the Director of the Division of Cancer Prevention and Control in the College of Medicine.
Cancer Prevention Cancer Research Health Disparities Public Health