Dawnavan S. Davis, PhD
About Dawnavan S. Davis, PhD
Dawnavan S. Davis, PhD, serves as the Vice President and Chief Equity & Inclusion Officer at Mathematica, a position he has held since 2021. He has a diverse background in community health and equity, having worked in various leadership roles across academic, healthcare, and nonprofit sectors.
Work at Mathematica
Dawnavan S. Davis serves as the Vice President and Chief Equity & Inclusion Officer at Mathematica, a position held since 2021. In this role, Davis focuses on advancing equity and inclusion initiatives within the organization. This position involves strategic leadership aimed at promoting diversity across various levels of the company.
Previous Roles and Experience
Dawnavan S. Davis has held several significant positions prior to joining Mathematica. From 2008 to 2011, Davis worked at The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine as Director of Community-Based Research and Assistant Professor of Medicine. Following this, Davis served as Chief Diversity Officer at the American Psychological Association from 2019 to 2020. Additionally, Davis held the role of Assistant Vice President for Community Health at MedStar Health from 2015 to 2018 and was Director of Health Promotions at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City from 2011 to 2015.
Education and Expertise
Dawnavan S. Davis has an extensive educational background. Davis earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Medical Psychology from the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences. A Master's degree in Community Health Education was obtained from Towson University, and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology was achieved at Loyola University Maryland. Additionally, Davis studied Public Health at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and completed a Kellogg Foundation Post-Doctoral Fellowship.
Achievements in Grants and Initiatives
Dawnavan S. Davis has successfully secured over $2 million in federal, state, and foundation grants aimed at supporting equity, diversity, and inclusion initiatives. This funding has facilitated various projects that address disparities in health and social outcomes. Furthermore, Davis founded a 501c3 public health organization dedicated to tackling health, social, and economic inequities in disadvantaged communities.
Development of Healthcare Initiatives
Dawnavan S. Davis has played a crucial role in developing healthcare insurance products and health promotion initiatives that have received local and national recognition. These initiatives reflect a commitment to improving health outcomes and promoting wellness in diverse populations.