Eric J. Williams, DNP, RN, CNE, ANEF, FAAN (he/him/his)

Interim Associate Dean, Health Sciences
Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, California

Dr. Williams is the Interim Associate Dean of Health Sciences and Nursing Program Director at Santa Monica College in Santa Monica California. Dr. Williams served as the Co-Lead for the AARP/Robert Woods Johnson Steering Committee for Diversity, Inclusivity and Equity from 2019-2022. He is the 12th President of the National Black Nurses Association (NBNA). Dr. Williams earned a BSN degree in 1986 from William Carey University, Hattiesburg Mississippi. Dr. Williams pursued a Master’s of Science Degree in Nursing with a focus in Adult Health from the University of South Alabama, Mobile, Alabama. Upon completion of the MSN degree, Dr. Williams was appointed Assistant Professor of Nursing at Dillard University, New Orleans, LA. In 2007, Dr. Williams earned a Doctorate of Nursing Practice Degree from the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing at Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH. Dr. Williams has presented locally and nationally on a variety of health relate topics. He served on the Board of Directors of the Haiti Nursing Foundation. Dr. Williams is a past board member of the American Assembly for Men in Nursing and the California State Nurses Assn/ANA. Also, Dr. Williams was inducted into the William Carey University Hall of Fame and received the National Black Nurses Association Trailblazer Award. Dr.Williams is a fellow in the American Academy of Nursing and the Academy of Nursing Education.

Presentation(s):

• 300 - Nurse Educators: Our Journey of Mentorship

  Thursday, November 16, 2023
  10:15 AM – 12:00 PM PDT