William Garner, DrPH, MPH, FACHE
Associate Professor
Dr. William Garner is an academic leader with over 25 years of significant leadership experience in higher education, public health policy, and healthcare. Deep and demonstrable dedication to educating, developing, and training the next generation of health professionals from all backgrounds. Demonstrated effectiveness in building diverse teams, optimizing resources, responding to changing situations, shaping functional efficiency, and accomplishing strategic goals. Demonstrated collaborative and collegial engagement with faculty, staff, students, and administrators. Proven interpersonal and communication skills savvy, relational influence, gravitas, maturity, and experience providing advice and counsel at all levels, including C-level and board-level engagement. Board-certified healthcare executive and Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE). DrPH and MPH degrees in health administration and policy. Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) proficiency.
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Professional Background
Education
- 2009 - Doctor of Public Health - Health Management and Policy - University of North Texas Health Science Center
- 2002 - Master of Public Health - Health Policy and Administration - University of North Texas Health Science Center
- 1997 - Bachelor of Arts - English and General Business - Texas A&M University-Commerce
Highlights
2016 - present, Fellow, American College of Healthcare Executives – American College of Healthcare Executives
Honors and Awards
- Outstanding Student Paper Award Recipient, American School Health Association for "A Report on the Distribution of School Health Services in Texas," (2002).
- Bob Crow Award Recipient, University of North Texas Health Science Center for program evaluation of the service at the All Church Home for Children, Fort Worth, Texas, (2000).
Appointments
- 2023 - present - Associate Professor - University of North Texas at Dallas
- 2023 - 2024 - Associate Dean of Academic, Faculty, and Student Affairs & Associate Professor - UT School of Public Health San Antonio
- 2017 - 2023 - Assistant Professor and Program Coordinator - University of North Texas at Dallas
- 2020 - 2021 - Senior Director, 340B & Hospital Policy - Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America
- 2012 - 2016 - Director, Government Relations - Parkland Health and Hospital System
- 2011 - 2012 - Legislative Director for Health Affairs - The National Governors Association
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- Research & Grants
- Service
- Publications