PCORI, Mid-South Clinical Data Research Network (CDRN)Reverend Williams serves as the patient co-investigator for the Mid-South CDRN. In this capacity, she actively participates in multiple aspects of the CDRN related to patient and stakeholder engagement. She has provided specific input related to cohort development, surveying of key stakeholders, and development of the stakeholder engagement board.

New Unity is a blended congregation and faith community consisting of the former "Old Ship of Zion" and "Pentecostal Church of God." My work allows me to closely with Senior Pastor and Assistant Pastor of Church Ministries. My focus is that of community issues, resources and concerns. I also support and participate in the teaching and preaching ministries of the church.

Neely A. Williams, M.Div.Doctoral Student (Ed.D. Program) Argosy University(MINING the Gold that is in our community, WE are our own Solutions to the Challenges we face, WORKING together we will solve the problems)Independent Consultant: (Providing: Communication Skills Building, and Cultural Competence Training, Community Engagement Strategics, & Linkages to Community Resources) Community Partners' Network: (Administrator & CEO)Emails: neelywilliams@yahoo.comor… Show more Neely A. Williams, M.Div.Doctoral Student (Ed.D. Program) Argosy University(MINING the Gold that is in our community, WE are our own Solutions to the Challenges we face, WORKING together we will solve the problems)Independent Consultant: (Providing: Communication Skills Building, and Cultural Competence Training, Community Engagement Strategics, & Linkages to Community Resources) Community Partners' Network: (Administrator & CEO)Emails: neelywilliams@yahoo.comor neely.williams850@comcast.netWork # 615/497-3785 Fax # 615/650-2034Adjunct: Lipscomb University-Communications and Journalism Dept. Show less

NIH, Clinical Translational Science Award (CTSA)– Vanderbilt University Reverend Williams works as a consultant/advisor on the Vanderbilt University CTSA, an NIH-funded project:Working with the Community Engagement Research Core (CERC) on a joint project with University North Carolina UNC to establish and refine community member’s engagement models (i.e. Community Experts and Studios) through a supplement award. She worked on training materials for community members and researchers… Show more NIH, Clinical Translational Science Award (CTSA)– Vanderbilt University Reverend Williams works as a consultant/advisor on the Vanderbilt University CTSA, an NIH-funded project:Working with the Community Engagement Research Core (CERC) on a joint project with University North Carolina UNC to establish and refine community member’s engagement models (i.e. Community Experts and Studios) through a supplement award. She worked on training materials for community members and researchers, developing a video presentation. She works on a curriculum development team to create a training for how to establish research relationships and engage community members Show less

Ms. Williams is listed as a Co-PI for the PCORNet Bariatric Sugery Study. As a Co-PI, she is expected to be involved in all aspects of the project. Her role is to represent the patient perspective and to actively participate in the planning, execution, and dissemination of the research. Specifically, Ms. Williams is expected to • Co-leadership and oversight with Co-PIs David Arterburn and Kathleen McTigue of all study activities She will communicate regularly with the PI group and… Show more Ms. Williams is listed as a Co-PI for the PCORNet Bariatric Sugery Study. As a Co-PI, she is expected to be involved in all aspects of the project. Her role is to represent the patient perspective and to actively participate in the planning, execution, and dissemination of the research. Specifically, Ms. Williams is expected to • Co-leadership and oversight with Co-PIs David Arterburn and Kathleen McTigue of all study activities She will communicate regularly with the PI group and participate in deliberations and decision making related to key study issues. • Participate in weekly conference calls over the two years of the project.• Provide input on all study activities by email and teleconference• Opportunity to be co-author on all manuscripts. She will participate in planning, development, writing, and editing of study manuscripts. • Co-leadership and coordination of all Stakeholder/Patient engagement activities with Karen Coleman and the Co-PIs. This involves participating in a yearly meeting with the Stakeholder/Patient Engagement committee, and participating in the stakeholder conference calls. • Provide input on PPRN/CDRN patient-focused secondary aim. This aim involves planning and executing a qualitative study in which patient interviews will be conducted at selected study sites. Ms. Williams will be involved in all phases of this work including formulation or research questions, development of interview protocol, analysis of qualitative data, and dissemination of the findings. Show less

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