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Lela Rankin Williams is an Associate Professor in the School of Social Work at Arizona State University (ASU) in Tucson, Arizona. She also holds affiliate faculty status at the Norton School of Human Ecology. Her research focuses on culturally sensitive interventions for Mexican American youth, particularly addressing substance use and teen dating violence through school-based prevention programs. Williams employs an ecological perspective, emphasizing cultural and familial influences on youth behavior.
Her interdisciplinary background in psychology and human development informs collaborations with community partners to ensure research rigor, cultural relevance, and accessibility. She prioritizes actionable outcomes that bridge academic and real-world applications.
