Connecting Research, Evidence, and Practice to Address Health Inequities through Diverse Experiences for Black/African American Nursing Students

Dr. Cassandra Ford is an Associate Professor at the Capstone College of Nursing, The University of Alabama. She is a Fellow of the American Heart Association and the Gerontological Society of America. She teaches undergraduate and graduate courses within the College of Nursing. She has been the recipient of federal and intramural grant funding, conducted several research studies related to health disparities as well as educational research, and authored numerous publications and presentations. Dr. Ford has extensive experience related to community-based work, health disparities research, and working with underserved and rural populations.

Cassandra D. Ford
PhD, RN
Associate Professor
The University of Alabama

Phone: (205)348-6639
Email: ford039@ua.edu