Akilah Adams, MPA, PMP, CPhT, CHW is a Clinical Research, Translational Sciences, and Community Engagement Specialist.

With over 10 years of experience in public health and clinical research, her work focuses on advancing research operations, health education, and community-based program implementation. She supports key initiatives that bridge clinical research with community-driven outcomes.

She holds an Executive Master of Public Administration, is a certified Project Management Professional and is trained as a Nationally Certified Pharmacy Technician, Community Health Worker, and Phlebotomist. Her specialized training includes Mental Health First Aid through the National Council for Mental Wellbeing and HIV workforce development from the Black AIDS Institute.