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Diane Williams

Adjunct Faculty Instructor, Columbia University

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Diane D. Williams is an adjunct faculty member and fellow at the China Center for Social Policy. She is completing her Ph.D. in social work focused on productive aging in older adult populations, specifically focusing on social integration and retirement. Previously, Williams earned a master's in public policy from the University of Chicago, Harris School of Public Policy; and a master's in social work from Columbia School of Social Work. Most recently, Williams worked on the AARP Disrupt Disparities IL Report which focuses on racial disparities among older adults across topic areas of economic security, health equity, and connectivity. She also serves as a NASW IL board member.