Precious Williams

George Washington University, ReMAPP study (Redefining Maternal Anemia in Pregnancy and Postpartum)

Precious Williams, MPH is a global health researcher, lead implementing data analyst, and science communicator committed to advancing maternal and child health in under-resourced communities. At The George Washington University, she leads analysis for the ReMAPP study (Redefining Maternal Anemia in Pregnancy and Postpartum)—a high-impact, multi-country initiative aimed at establishing new clinical standards for diagnosing anemia in pregnancy. Her work is shaping global policy by linking hemoglobin thresholds to maternal and newborn outcomes across low- and middle-income countries. Passionate about capacity building, Precious has led training programs in Zambia and Ghana on data management, mentored junior analysts in epidemiological methods, and contributed to the harmonization of large-scale health datasets across global research networks.

Her research and reporting have been accepted for presentation at major conferences such as the American Public Health Association (APHA) Annual Meeting and the International Congress of Nutrition. As a Pulitzer Center Global Health Fellow, she investigated the impact of urban flooding on disease eradication efforts in Lagos, Nigeria—producing a widely shared photojournalism series that highlighted the intersection of climate change, infrastructure, and public health.

Precious also brings experience from top global health organizations, including Chemonics International and PAI, where she supported initiatives on universal health coverage and global health supply chains. She continues to champion evidence-based, equity-driven solutions that amplify community voices and transform public health worldwide.

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