Walters, Delores

Dr. Delores M. Walters is an educator, anthropologist, and consultant whose advocacy for diversity, inclusion, equity, and cultural competency in academic, local, and global communities spans an extraordinary career. Training as a cultural anthropologist and previously as a registered nurse led to culturally and historically engaging community-based service-learning and public history projects. She designed and implemented courses and initiatives in various academic and community settings that promoted cultural competency in health care, alleviation of health disparities and cultural/ historical heritage. Throughout her journey, a Black Feminist perspective guided those initiatives:
“My intention was to empower students and teachers, including those engaged in health care, with cultural/historical knowledge and awareness, especially about and among African Americans and other peoples of color, that will enrich our communities locally, nationally, and worldwide.”