Dr. Christine L Williams received her MS in Adult Psychiatric Nursing from Rutgers University, Doctor of Nursing Science from Boston University, and a post-graduate Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner certificate from Florida Atlantic University. She is board-certified in Psychiatric – Mental Health Nursing. She is Multi Principal Investigator on two NIA research grants including a five-year award titled “The Role of Air Quality and Built Environment in Social Isolation and Cognitive Function among Rural, Racially/Ethnically Diverse Residents at Risk for Alzheimer's Disease.” Her work focuses on mental health and cognitive function among older adults and their families.