Willie Williams

Willie L Williams

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
EMAIL
PHONE
850-561-2007
OFFICE
Health Science

Office Hours

Division of Health Science
Lewis-Beck Building Room 332

Office hours will vary according to the semester. Please email willie1.williams@famu.edu for current office hours.

Schedule

Class schedule will vary according to the semester. Please email willie1.williams@famu.edu for current class schedule.


Bio


DR. WILLIE L. WILLIAMS is an Assistant Professor in the School of Allied Health Sciences, Division of Health Science at Florida A&M University (FAMU). Dr. Williams earned a Doctor of Public Health Degree in Behavioral Sciences and Health Education from the College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Institute of Public Health, and a Master of Social Work degree from Florida A&M University. Dr. Williams has dedicated more than eighteen years to working with youth and families in various capacities such as Youth Organization Director, City-wide Event Coordinator, Community Program Advisor/Evaluator, Targeted Case Manager, DCF Child Protective Investigator, MSW Mental Health Therapist, Alternative Middle & High School Principal. Within the community, Dr. Williams is known for his extraordinary ability to relate to at-risk youth and enhance programs serving young people. Dr. Williams has served on several youth and community organization boards most notably the Omega Lamplighters, Inc, and is currently the Vice President of the Florida A&M University NAA-Leon County Chapter, Board Chair for the Tallahassee Trainers Foundation, and FAMU Department of Social Work Community Advisory Board. As an advocate, Dr. Williams has received numerous recognitions notably, as the Social Worker of the Year for the Big Bend National Association of Social Workers, the Golden A.C.E. winner for Authentic Community Engagement, the Leon County Chapter, Florida A&M University NAA- John R. Haugabrook Award, and Oxford Learning Academy Community Leader of the Year Award.


Areas of Interest


  • Impact of Social Determinants of Health on “At-risk” Youth 
  • Youth Behavioral Health Risks & Modifications 
  • Youth Prevention & Intervention Programs 
  • Impact of Social Determinants of Health Among Minorities 
  • Health Disparities among African American Boys and Men 
  • Mental Health Engagement and Stigmas among AA Boys and Men 
  • Minority Student Professional Transition & Readiness into Health Professions

Education


  • Florida A&M University
    Computer Information Systems - 2002
  • Florida A&M University
    Master of Social Work - 2013
  • Florida A&M University
    Doctor of Public Health - 2017

Courses Taught


  • HSC 3113 Health Navigation and Literacy
  • HSC 2622 Introductions to Global Health Sciences
  • HSC 4008 Personal & Professional Development for Health Professional
  • HSC 2000 Health Science Profession System
  • HSC 4608 Critical Thinking in Health Professions: Multicultural Health