Brandy Harris Wallace

Brandy Harris Wallace is a Professor in the Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Public Health at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC). Her scholarly agenda centers on uncovering and addressing racial and gender inequities in healthcare, investigating chronic disease management strategies among mid-life and older African American women, and assessing the quality of life of healthcare workers.

Research Focus

• Racial and gender inequities in healthcare systems
• Chronic disease self-management among African American women
• Occupational well-being of healthcare professionals
• Intersectionality in medical education and practice

Dr. Wallace’s recent project, Black Women in White Coats, delves into how African American women navigate medical school and professional healthcare environments, highlighting the compounded effects of race and gender on career trajectories.

Honors & Recognition

• Fellow, Gerontological Society of America

Funding & Editorial Service

• Co-Investigator on National Institute on Aging-funded grants
• Serves on the editorial board of The Gerontologist

Dr. Wallace’s scholarly work appears in leading gerontology and aging studies journals such as The Gerontologist, Journals of Gerontology: Social Sciences, and Journal of Aging Studies, underscoring her influence in advancing knowledge on health disparities and aging.