Honor Society® member
Karla Williams
- healthcare administration
- Class of 2024
- USA
Member since April 2024
About
Hi, my name is Karla Williams, I hold a Master of Administration from Morehouse School of Medicine class of 2024. I am a member of AAMC charge, our goal is to for deserving communities to thrive in healthcare, educational, labor and housing and live well lives in their respective neighborhoods regardless of faith, gender, age, sexual orientation or past criminal history,
As a mentor and practitioner with United Against Inequity in Diseases, I work with university chapters to identify health deficiencies that prevent underserved populations from living well lives. By partnering with community organizations, we obtain funding to improve air quality, access to nutritious food, literacy, mental and chronic health.
Education
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Morehouse School of Medicine
Masters of Administration in Justice Involved Care
2024
Honors and awards
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Master of Administration in Justice involved Care
A public health servant working to improve access to services in communities to allow justice impacted populations to regain stability after returning home.
Goals and interests
- Career goal
To improve access in healthcare, education, employment and housing for all populations in need. We identify need, population, funding sources in the community to improve accessibility in the aforementioned domains.
- Outside the classroom
Reading, baking, swimming, research, writing.
Experience
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peer mentor
AAMC and UAID
Dec 2024 – Dec 2025
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Special Assistant
Virgin Islands Small Business Administration verified applications for small business grants to help keep business open after the loss of revenue during the pandemic. August 2022, 300 businesses received monies.
Jul 2022 – Aug 2022
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Research Assistant
Participated in 6 weeks STEM program, submitted weekly journals, and attended workshops. Presented findings at the summer symposium to the study body and university administration.
Jun 2021 – Jul 2021
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Call Center Operator
Bureau of Census helps the public complete census applications to receive federal funding for hospitals, schools, libraries and road repair for the territory of the Virgin Islands.
Jun 2020 – Nov 2020
Volunteering
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UVI
May 1986 – May 1997
Languages
- Spanish Fluent
Additional information
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