James Howell

Dr. James Howell holds key positions at Nova Southeastern University and in Florida public health:

• Professor and Assistant Dean for Extramural Affairs, Department of Rural and Urban Underserved Medicine, Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine
• Faculty member, Florida Department of Health Bioterrorism and School Readiness Project
• Founding member, Taskforce on Bioterrorism and Weapons of Mass Destruction Preparedness
• Former Florida Secretary of Health

His expertise centers on public health security for vulnerable communities, specializing in bioterrorism preparedness and healthcare delivery systems for rural and urban underserved populations. Dr. Howell actively translates policy experience into academic practice through collaborations with state and county health departments on continuing education initiatives and community health security programs.

In his administrative capacity, he provides comprehensive program leadership, chairs the Advisory Committee, and partners with project managers to achieve strategic objectives. His dual focus on academic medicine and government health policy creates unique pathways for implementing public health security frameworks in community settings, particularly for populations facing healthcare access disparities.