We are a research, education, and advocacy group dedicated to understanding how social media and current and emerging technologies can be used to promote health and health equity.
We are a research, education, and advocacy group dedicated to understanding how social media and current and emerging technologies can be used to promote health and health equity.
TECHNOLOGY HEALTH & EQUITY (THE)
WORKGROUP
OUR FOUNDER
DR. DELORES C.S. JAMES
Dr. Delores C.S. James is an Associate Professor in the Department of Health Education and Behavior at the University of Florida. She received her undergraduate degree at The Ohio State University and both of her graduate degrees from the University of Florida.
She is both a registered dietitian nutritionist and a health educator who has worked as a licensed professional in public health, hospitals, and private practice. She is a Fellow of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and was the first Fellow of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Weight Management Dietetics Practice Group. She is also licensed to practice in Florida. Dr. James is the Past President of the Gainesville District Dietetic Association and a past Research Delegate to the House of Delegate for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. She was the lead author of two position papers on promoting and supporting breastfeeding for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. She is also a Fellow of the American School Health Association.
Dr. James has expertise in program evaluation and qualitative and mixed methods research. She is also a trained focus group moderator. Dr. James has been recognized by her colleagues for her teaching and research. Dr. James is a past Teacher of the Year for HHP, has received the HEB Faculty Research Award four times, and the HEB Faculty Leadership Award twice.
Dr. James is a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) Culture of Health Leader. This national leadership training program builds on her existing leadership skills to work with organizations, communities, health systems, and policymakers to build a Culture of Health in America. A significant part of her training focuses on:
1. Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
2. Communication Strategies
3. Branding
4. Community Engagement and Development
5. Change Management
6. Working with Health Systems and Policy Makers
7. Working with Community Networks
8. Developing, Monitoring, and Evaluating Strategic Initiatives
Dr. James is also a blogger and the founder of Keep It Tight Sisters.
Associate Professor
University of Florida
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Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Culture of Health Leader
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Founder
Keep It Tight Sisters