Dr. Janille Williams, DrPH, MPH, is a public health epidemiologist, educator, and evaluation specialist with over a decade of experience advancing health equity through research, surveillance, community engagement, and STEM workforce development. She currently serves as a Surveillance Data Analyst with the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, supporting hepatitis, HIV, and STI surveillance by integrating and analyzing large-scale electronic health data.
Dr. Williams is the Owner and Principal Consultant of Beacon Consultants LLC, where she leads program evaluation, epidemiologic analysis, curriculum development, and professional development initiatives for academic institutions, nonprofits, and community-based organizations. Her work bridges data, education, and practice to support evidence-based decision-making and sustainable program impact.
A dedicated educator and mentor, Dr. Williams has more than 15 years of teaching experience across primary, secondary, and higher education. She has taught biostatistics, epidemiology, health sciences, and scientific writing, and has mentored hundreds of high school, college, and graduate students—particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds—guiding them through research training, conference presentations, and pathways into health and STEM careers. Her mentorship philosophy centers on access, persistence, and the preparation of the next generation of equity-driven public health leaders.
Deeply committed to service, Dr. Williams is an active leader within Lions Club International, serving as Secretary of the Brooklyn Metropolis Lions Club. In this role, she supports organizational governance and leads grant writing efforts to secure funding for community-based initiatives, with a particular focus on environmental stewardship and neighborhood sustainability projects. A Brooklyn resident, Dr. Williams was born and raised in Grenada, a background that deeply informs her global and community-centered approach to public health, education, and service. Her community work reflects her belief that public health begins locally and must be rooted in service, dignity, and collective care.
Dr. Williams holds a Doctor of Public Health in Epidemiology from SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, where her dissertation examined disparities in knowledge and awareness of HPV and HPV-related cancers among sexual minorities in the United States. Her research interests include infectious disease epidemiology, cancer disparities, LGBTQ+ health, biostatistics, public health informatics, STEM education, and health equity. She has authored and co-authored numerous peer-reviewed publications and conference presentations and is the recipient of multiple national awards recognizing her contributions to epidemiology, education, and equity-focused research.