Chaliava Fowewe

Public health professional with a strong background in social work with over 12 years of experience in clinical practice, research, program management, and education. Her clinical experience allows her to empower clients and agencies by adequately assessing and applying evidence-based standards and treatment methods. She brings a multidisciplinary approach to the public health field. With her experience in academia and healthcare, she has mentored students, and facilitated research that addresses racial inequities, health disparities, and behavioral health interventions. Her experience spans clinical social work, mental health crisis intervention, and public health policy implementation, equipping her with a deep understanding of evidence-based practices, policy analysis, and program evaluation. Throughout her career, she has led training programs, coordinated research initiatives, and delivered professional presentations that contribute to impacting the fields of social work and public health.

• Licensed Clinical Social Worker, NJ Board of Social Work Examiners, #44SC05964700
• Licensed Clinical Social Worker, GA Composite Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers & Marriage, Family Therapist, #CSW007027
• Georgia Education Certification- School Social Work, Georgia Professional Standards Commission, #1839838
• Responsible Conduct of Research Certification, Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative, #57539568
• Social & Behavior Education Certification, Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative, ##57539569
• Member, National Association of Social Workers - NASW

• Community Outreach Volunteer, Victory World Church, Atlanta, GA, 2023, Present, Assisting in provision of mental health services to communities that are impacted by recent crisis or traumatic events via virtual or in person such as school shootings.
• Community Outreach Volunteer, Victory World Church, Atlanta, GA, 2017, 2019, Feed the homeless in various communities throughout the Atlanta metro area. Pack care packages to distribute.
• Pantry Volunteer, Victory World Church, Atlanta, GA, 2014, 2017, Taught grades kindergarten, 4th and 5th Biblical principles following the church curriculum.

Any funding for your DrPH?

• Addressing Racial Inequities Using a Racial Equity Impact Assessment to Facilitate Systemic Change, 2023, Desiree S. Smith, Chaliava Williams, Brittany R. Daniels, Chris Scoggins, Carly J. Johnson, Mercer University College of Health Professions
• Guest Speaker - Prepared and delivered guest lecture for social work students regarding psychosocial stressors, human development, and social work practice. A career as a social worker; fundamentals of social worker, 04/2022, Albany State University, Georgia
• A Study of Police Behavior and Attitudes Towards Black Males in Carrying out their Job Functions in the United States, 2016, Chaliava Williams, Clark Atlanta University Whitney M. Young Jr. School of Social Work