Willie L Williams
- willie1.williams@famu.edu
- PHONE
- 850-561-2007
- OFFICE
- Health Science
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.
Class schedule will vary according to the semester. Please email willie1.williams@famu.edu for current class schedule.
Dr. Willie L. Williams is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Health Science
within the School of Allied Health Sciences at Florida A&M University (FAMU). He holds
a Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) degree and a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from
FAMU, reflecting a strong foundation in both population health and clinical practice.
Dr. Williams brings an interdisciplinary background in public health and social work,
complemented by professional certifications that include USCCA Firearm Instructor,
National Rifle Association Range Safety Officer, and CITI Program Human Research certification.
He recently completed a competitive 2026 fellowship with the University of Michigan
Institute for Firearm Injury Prevention, further strengthening his expertise in firearm
injury prevention research and community-engaged scholarship.
His research examines the intersections of public health, social context, and community
safety. Specifically, his work explores the design of youth prevention and intervention
programs that promote positive health behaviors among underserved populations; the
impact of the built environment and broader social context on health outcomes for
minority communities; the barriers and supports that influence minority students’
transition and readiness for careers in the health professions, with particular attention
to academic and workforce preparedness; and the role of stigma as a barrier to mental
health engagement and care among African American boys and men. In addition, Dr. Williams
examines community-based approaches to firearm-related violence and unintentional
injury prevention, with an emphasis on culturally responsive, locally driven solutions.
- Community‑based youth prevention and intervention programs that promote positive health behaviors in underserved communities.
- Social determinants of health, including the built environment and social context, and their impact on health outcomes among minority populations.
- Barriers and supports that influence minority students’ transition, academic success, and workforce readiness in health professions.
- Stigma as a barrier to mental health engagement and care among African American boys and men.
- Community‑driven, culturally responsive approaches to firearm‑related violence and unintentional injury prevention among youth and underserved communities.
- 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
- University of Michigan Institute for Firearm Injury Prevention Summer Research Fellowship
- Florida A&M University Office of the Provost, Faculty Boost Grant Program
- United States Concealed Carry Association — Countering the Mass Shooter Threat Certification
- United States Concealed Carry Association — Concealed Carry Instructor Certification
- National Rifle Association Range Safety Officer Certification
- University of Michigan — Science of Firearm Safety Among Children & Teens Online Course Certificate
- Faculty Certification to Teach Online
- ACUE College Instruction Certification (2022–2023)
- 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
