Maranda C. Ward, Ed.D, Mph
About Maranda C. Ward, Ed.D, Mph
Maranda C. Ward, Ed.D, M.P.H, is an Assistant Professor at The George Washington University, specializing in health equity curriculum design. She has received multiple awards for her contributions to public health and education, including the 2021 Stigma Warrior Award and the Morton A. Bender Teaching Award.
Work at The George Washington University
Maranda C. Ward has been serving as an Assistant Professor at The George Washington University since 2017. In this role, she designs and evaluates health equity curriculum for undergraduate students. Her work integrates her podcast, #EquityMatters, which focuses on issues related to health equity. Prior to her current position, she was an Adjunct Faculty member at the university's Columbian College of Arts & Sciences from 2016 to 2017.
Education and Expertise
Maranda C. Ward holds a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Curriculum & Pedagogy from The George Washington University, which she completed from 2011 to 2016. She also earned a Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) in Maternal and Child Health from Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine in 2003. Additionally, she obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Sociology and Anthropology from Spelman College between 1998 and 2002.
Professional Background
Maranda C. Ward has a diverse professional background in education and health. She worked as a Teacher and Program Assistant at the Washington School for Girls from 2011 to 2015. Prior to that, she served as a Service-Learning Coordinator at Georgetown University Medical Center from 2005 to 2007 and as a Program Manager at Children's National Health System from 2007 to 2011. Her experience also includes a role as Adjunct Faculty at The George Washington University.
Achievements and Recognition
Maranda C. Ward has received several accolades for her contributions to health equity and education. In 2019, she was recognized as one of the '40 Under 40' Leaders in Minority Health by the National Minority Quality Forum. She received the 2021 Stigma Warrior Award during the 12th Annual International Conference on Stigma for her efforts in combating discrimination among marginalized populations. Additionally, she received the 2021 Morton A. Bender Teaching Award, the highest teaching honor at George Washington University.
Community Involvement
Maranda C. Ward is actively involved in community health initiatives. She serves on the advisory board for wellness projects at Sibley Memorial Hospital & Johns Hopkins Medicine, focusing on wards 7 and 8. Furthermore, she was appointed by DC Mayor Muriel Bowser to the Mayor's Commission on Health Equity advisory board and serves on the board of trustees for the Washington School for Girls.