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Sandra Davis, PhD, DPM, ACNP-BC, FAANP, is a leading expert in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in academia and public health. As Deputy Director of the National League for Nursing/Walden University College of Nursing Institute for Social Determinants of Health and Social Change, she focuses on advancing DEI through educational initiatives and research. Her work bridges clinical practice, academic leadership, and community engagement.
Education:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from Temple University
- Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) from Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from the University of Pennsylvania
- Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Nursing from Drexel University
- Bachelor of Arts (BA) from Wellesley College
Research Interests: Dr. Davis’s scholarship emphasizes health inequities, structural determinants of health, and antiracism in healthcare. She co-authored Fast Facts for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Nursing, which received a 2022 AJN Book of the Year Award. Her projects include the Heart Healthy Participatory Action Research Study, showcased at the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, and international DEI consultations in the Philippines.
Awards:
- 2022 American Journal of Nursing Book of the Year Award
- Nurse Practitioner Healthcare Foundation’s Heart Health Across the Lifespan award (Astellas-funded)
Leadership & Grants: Dr. Davis directs the NLN/Walden Interprofessional Leadership Academy, fostering social change through healthcare education. Her grants include the Astellas-funded Heart Health study. She advises on national DEI committees and editorial boards, including Nursing Education Perspectives.
Labs/Teams: Active in the Institute for Social Determinants of Health and Social Change, she collaborates with global institutions to integrate DEI into nursing curricula and community health initiatives.
