Precious Williams
Precious Williams
Research Associate
Research Staff
School: Milken Institute School of Public Health
Department: Global Health
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Precious Williams
Precious Jesuedise-Emi Williams is a dedicated public health professional specializing in advanced epidemiology, data analysis, and global health research. She holds a Master of Public Health from George Washington University. Her research interests center on maternal and child health, infectious disease prevention, and the intersection of environmental health and public health outcomes. As a Research Associate at George Washington University, Precious leads efforts in data harmonization, analysis, and visualization for the international multi-site PRiSMA study, working to improve pregnancy-related health outcomes in low- and middle-income countries.
Beyond her professional accomplishments, Precious has a passion for impactful storytelling, demonstrated through her non-scientific publications that address pressing public health challenges, such as urban flooding and disease eradication in Lagos, Nigeria.
MPH, George Washington University; BSc, University of Lagos
PUBH 6486 Global Health Programs and Approaches to the Control of Infectious Diseases
Pregnancy Risk Stratification Innovation and Measurement Alliance (PRiSMA)
Role: Research Associate
Principal Investigator: Emily Smith, ScD
Funding Agency: Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Project Period: August 2023 – Present
Impact of Climate Change and Environmental Air Pollution in Sub-Saharan Africa
A Scoping Review
Role: Collaborator
Funding Agency: Independent Research
Project Period: 2023 – Present
Pilot Testing Equity Assessment Tool in Guideline Handbooks
Role: Collaborator
Principal Investigator: Ramaa Chitale
Funding Agency: Independent Research
Project Period: July 2024 – Present
Perceptions and Factors Leading to Vaccine Hesitancy in Africa
Role: Principal Investigator
Funding Agency: Independent Research
Project Period: March 2023 – Present
The Drainage System That Stands in the Way: Seeking Disease Eradication in Lagos, Nigeria
Role: Principal Investigator
Funding Agency: Independent Research
Project Period: March 2023 – August 2023
Scientific Publications
Precious Williams, Emily Premo, Tariro Pedzi. Perceptions and Factors Leading to Childhood Vaccine Hesitancy in Africa: A Systematic Review. In Preparation
Non-Scientific Publications
Flooding Crisis in Lagos Threatens Public Health. Next Blue, October 3, 2023. Link here
City Life and Disease Intersect in Lagos. Pulitzer Center, October 3, 2023.
Public Health Impact of the Drainage System in Lagos: A Photo Essay. Pulitzer Center, October 3, 2023.
Flooding Crisis in Lagos Threatens Public Health. Next Blue, October 3, 2023. Link here
City Life and Disease Intersect in Lagos. Pulitzer Center, October 3, 2023.
Public Health Impact of the Drainage System in Lagos: A Photo Essay. Pulitzer Center, October 3, 2023.
Urban Health Program, Washington, DC
Implementation Volunteer, July 2022 – May 2023
Contributed to the development and implementation of a public health service-learning program in Washington, DC’s Ward 7 & 8 by leading interactive sessions on health topics and coaching high school students on health promotion and disease prevention.
Global Health Promise, Washington, DC
Research Analyst , May 2022 – December 2022
Conducted literature research on maternal outcomes and child mortality reduction amongst sex workers in Southern Nigeria.
Stories of Home Organization, Nigeria
Project Coordinator, July 2019 - July 2022
Coordinated fundraising and resource distribution for underserved Nigerian communities.