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Valerie Williams, PhD, MPA
Vice Provost for Academic Affairs and Faculty Development
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center

Experienced Vice Provost and faculty member in health professions and biomedical sciences education. Demonstrated history of leadership working in the higher education industry and public health. Skilled in Nonprofit Organizations, Program Evaluation, Volunteer Management, Public Speaking, and Curriculum Development. Earned degrees include a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) focused in Biology and Psychology from Syracuse University (SU); a Master's degree (M.P.A.) in Public Administration from the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs at SU, and a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) from the Graduate College at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. Serves as Vice Provost for Academic Affairs and Faculty Development at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. Past Chair, Chief Academic Officers Executive Group, Association of Academic Health Centers/AAMC.

Presenting at the Nexus Summit:

Patients Partnering with Health and Education Systems to Drive Positive Change
Since 2016, the Nexus Summit has been co-created with patients, family and community members. In 2023, our Patient Responders shared the personal experiences that drive their passion for change that positively impacts patient care and outcomes. In 2024, we continue to work together with our Patient Advisors and Patient Responders to advance the patient engagement conversation with concrete strategies and positive examples of patients and family members actively partnering with health and education systems in governance, policy and workflow decisions that shape their healthcare experiences…
The Patient as Co-Creator
  The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center is a comprehensive Academic Health Center with seven health professions colleges and an interdisciplinary graduate college focused on the biomedical sciences. Within OU Health Sciences there are more than 70 programs of study for students, residents, fellows and post-doctoral fellows. Panel members will discuss their experiences as sponsors and co-creators of teaching and learning opportunities with advocates, patients, and their family members. Session participants will contribute their experiences to the discussion and will receive a…