Here’s today’s personal news from my part of the world… ☺️

We're delighted to welcome Andrea Baccarelli (Andrea Baccarelli) back to Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health as our new Dean of Faculty! He starts on Jan. 1, 2024. Read more about Dr. Baccarelli's scientific accomplishments and his leadership vision: news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/…

Well wishes for our 30th president, Claudine Gay, ahead of her inauguration 💙

Starting today, this account will be managed by the Harvard Chan School’s communications team until a new dean is appointed.

It has been one of the great pleasures of my professional life to serve as the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health’s Dean of Faculty for the past 7 years. Thank you all for your partnership and support in our pursuit of a healthier world.
- Dean Michelle Williams

'We reaffirm the fundamental principle that deep and transformative teaching, learning, and research depend upon a community comprising people of many backgrounds, perspectives, and lived experiences.' Read the message from Harvard leadership. hrvd.me/SCOTUS23t

African women are far less likely to have internet access than their male counterparts – a disparity that hinders innovation on the continent. Vice President Kamala Harris’s initiative to close this digital divide is a welcome step toward progress. My op-ed in FORTUNE: fortune.com/2023/06/19/onl…

We are thrilled to announce that Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI) will serve as our South Asian Hub. This will greatly expand our ability to produce evidence-based policy recommendations to drive greener and more inclusive growth in societies worldwide. Read the press release: r4rx.org/southasiahubac…

Slavery's destructive legacy has fueled massive health disparities for generations. Ignoring these impacts has inflicted countless harms on the Black community; reparations can help eradicate these differences. Read more in my op-ed for @TheHill: thehill.com/opinion/civil-…

An important piece from Nicholas Kristof: even amidst great crises, we are living in a time of miracles. We cannot lose sight of the progress we’ve made to support health around the globe. We cannot lose sight of hope. nytimes.com/2023/06/03/opi…

A pleasure to join the Lake Nona Impact Forum to discuss the importance of centering conversations and policies around health equity to improve health outcomes for all.

ICYMI: in TIME, @DonBerwick and I wrote that in order to truly improve outcomes, health care systems to look beyond the hospital to address social drivers of health. Read our piece here: time.com/6281957/americ…

America’s health care spending leads the world—but due to unaddressed social drivers of health, our life expectancy doesn't reflect that investment. In TIME, @DonBerwick and I argue that health care systems must shift their approach to improve outcomes: time.com/6281957/americ…

It was a privilege to celebrate the newest graduates of Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health earlier this week. I know that their courage, commitment, and capacity will make a much-needed mark on our world. Read my full remarks to the Class of 2023 here: hsph.harvard.edu/deans-office/2…

I am so proud of the Class of 2023 for their accomplishments. You’ve done, and will continue to do, great things – and as you prepare for your next step, I have one piece of advice: find and hold fast to your North Star. Congratulations, and best wishes! thecrimson.com/article/2023/5…

I'm so excited to celebrate our fantastic graduates today – tune in to watch here!

Today is the Awards Presentation & Ceremony! Awards recognize the commitment of graduating students, faculty & instructors, and staff to the advancement of public health and to teaching, learning, and supporting the mission of Harvard Chan. #HarvardChan23 bit.ly/41ZOd7J

The #PandemicAccord being negotiated by World Health Organization (WHO) can help narrow global health inequities & ensure we can address future health crises. Reform For Resilience #R4RX urges the #G7 to ensure the accord prioritizes #equity .

Read our full statement. r4rx.org/g7-statement-2…