Christopher Williams

Christopher Williams is an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at SUNY Purchase College and a Senior Research Scientist at National Health Promotion Associates (NHPA). His work bridges translational research, public health policy, and behavioral intervention design, focusing on reducing racial health disparities and preventing substance abuse and violence among youth.

Research Interests:

• Risk behavior etiology among adolescents
• Positive youth development
• Digital implementation of evidence-based programs
• Public health policy analysis

Scientific Awards:

• Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Adjunct Teaching (SUNY Purchase)
• Finalist, Office of Health Equity Inaugural Research Award (Yale)
• United Nations Office of Drugs and Crime panelist

Dr. Williams has secured over $5 million in federal grants across six projects, including NIH-funded randomized controlled trials for behavioral interventions targeting prescription drug abuse, bullying, and sexual violence. His recent publications highlight syndemic frameworks for pandemic outcomes and digital tools for prevention strategies.