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Karla Williams
UAID Practice Mentor, United Against Inequities in Diseases
Location: 1 Deborah Court, NJ United States
Joined: Feb 1st, 2024
About   (request update)
Hi, my name is Karla, I am a graduate student at Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. I was appointed to the American Association of Medical Colleges and serve as charge member and peer reviewer. Our goal is to develop policies to provide opportunities for fair distribution of resources and services for deserving populations in health, housing, labor and education. Currently, I serve as health equity mentor and practice mentor with United Against Inequities in Diseases. Chapter members identify, develop, implement initiatives in communities that experience health disparities.
Current Whereabouts:
I am serving with United Against Inequities in Diseases as health research and practice mentor to improve the well-being of deserving populations who experience health disparities that prevent them from living fulling lives.
Life & Professional Aspirations:
I aspire to improve and support the needs of deserving communities in America who do not receive fair access to healthcare, education, work or housing, working with partners in government, and the private sector to develop strategies for identified populations experiencing unfairness in receiving resources and services is the abovementioned areas.
Website:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/karla-williams-ba-lssyb-4b0094239/
Education   (request update)
University of the Virgin Islands class of 1997
Undergrad Major: Education
Claim To Fame:
At graduation in December of 2024, from Morehouse School of Medicine, I was awarded ambassador for my area of discipline, Master of Administration of the Justice Involved. I am an active member of the American Association of Medical Colleges and United Against Inequities in Diseases, our mission is to develop policies that include procedures and practices that allow fair distribution of resources and access for marginalized/ underserved populations in healthcare, education, employment, housing and life.
Most Memorable Moment:
My most memorable college moments were attending Fall convocation at Morehouse School of Medicine in September 2024, I was excited to see how many young people are dedicating their lives to care, and research to improve the health of underserved communities. I completed my Master of Administration in justice involved care December 13, 2024, from Morehouse School of Medicine. During the past 2 years, I studied and connected with staff and administration at Morehouse School of Medicine who are dedicated to improving the lives of underserved black and brown communities.
Morehouse School of Medicine class of 2024
Grad Major: Public Health
Experience
I currently work with United Against Inequities in Diseases as UAID Practice Mentor
I have 6 years of experience working in the Research & Development industry.
UAID Health Equity Research Mentor and Practice Mentor | United Against Inequities in Diseases
From July 2025 to Current • 1 year(s)
 I work with UAID chapter members, on community projects to identify, implement and evaluate proposed health initiatives, to improve the well-being of populations experiencing inequity in the social determinants of health.
Peer Reviewer | American Association of Medical Colleges
From June 2025 to Current • 1 year(s)
 Review Scholarly articles for academic medicine and med portal.
Special Assistant to VISBDC | SBDC
From July 2022 to August 2022 • 0 year(s)
 Screened applicants of small business for grants to keep business solvent post covid.
Research Assistant | UVI
From June 2021 to July 2021 • 0 year(s)
 Literature Review for STEM on caregiver burden of dementia patients. Participated in a virtual summer symposium.
Call Center Operator | United States Bureau of Census
From January 2020 to November 2020 • 0 year(s)
 Assisted VI residents to complete census applications to receive federal dollars to support schools, libraries, hospitals, road repairs and the like.
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