Dr. Karriem S. Watson

Dr. Karriem S. Watson, DHS, MS, MPH, is the Chief Executive Officer of UI Health Mile Square Health Center, leading a premier network of clinics advancing health equity across Chicago, Cicero, and Rockford. A visionary leader, he previously served as Chief Engagement Officer for the National Institutes of Health’s All of Us Research Program, driving one of history’s most diverse biomedical initiatives. For over 15 years, Dr. Watson has tackled cancer disparities through nationally funded research spanning Chicago to global partnerships in Uganda, Ethiopia, Cuba, and Haiti. Deeply committed to the next generation, he was recognized as an Innovator in STEM by the Chicago Urban League for his dedication to mentoring and training future health leaders and former board member of It Takes a Village of Schools. A Research Associate Professor at the UIC School of Public Health, Dr. Watson’s civic leadership includes serving on the boards of McCormick Theological Seminary and Equal Hope. He is a former Board Chair of Community-Campus Partnerships for Health and a proud member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. .