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2022 Emerging Scholar: Ailton “Santo” Coleman


Dr. Ailton Coleman   

Title: Assistant Professor of Health Sciences, James Madison University 

Education: B.A., Spanish, B.A., political science, Georgia State University; M.P.H., University of Arizona; Ph.D., public health, University of Connecticut; Graduate Certificate, program evaluation, University of Connecticut

Age: 40

Mentors: Dr. Ruth Washington, Inspire: Center For Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Inc.

Words of encouragement/wisdom: “You might not win every race, but a plan, determination, consistency, and time will get you across the line every time. Write the plan, maintain your determination, move towards your goal consistently, and let time take care of itself.”