Engagements

• Walker, D., Balderas, O., Hughes-Waters. G., Coffin, Tara (2025, April 30) DEI in Current Times [Invited Talk]. WCG Spring Training.
• Walker, D. & Jamerson, B. (2025, March 11). Podcast: Reimaging Ethics in Research [Invited Talk].
• Walker, D. & Balderas, O. (2025, March 3) The Data Left Behind: Confronting the Challenges of Researching Strategically Excluded Populations. Northwest Association of Biomedical Researchers conference.
• Walker, D. (2025, February 5) Using AI Interactivity and Engagement [Invited Talk]. Tareeq AlTafawoq Educational Consultancy, Dubai.
• Walker, D, & Kim, E (2024, November 18) Nurturing True Inclusion: Moving Beyond Tokenism to Actual Inclusion (Deep Dive Series). PRIM&R Conference.
• Walker, D, & Sinclair, SM. (2024, November) Embracing Cultural Competency: Fostering Inclusivity in Research Communities with RESPECT. Ampersand. PRIM&R blog.
• Miller, H, Kim, E, Rankovic, M, Walker, D (2023, December 6.) Addressing Implicit, Unconscious, and Conscious Biases: Leadership, Investigators, and Ethics Boards Throughout the Lifecycle of Research Initiatives (Deep Dive Series). PRIM&R Conference.
• Walker, D, Odierna, D, Sinclair, SM, Berger, HF (2023, December 4.) Power Dynamics: Gearing Up to Do Research–Conducting Research With People, Not on Them (Conducting Research With People, Not on Them (Advancing Equity and Justice; Communication With the Public; HRPP/IRB Administration/Management and Process; Populations Requiring Additional Protections; SBER). PRIM&R Conference.
• Purnell, M, Macias-Moriarity LZ, Walker, D (2023, October 28). Addressing Impostor Phenomenon as an Obstacle to Career Success. APhA NP Life Virtual Presentation.
• Kohlman, A., Miller, H., Rankovic, M, & Walker, D. Speaker (2022, December 12.) Addressing Implicit, Unconscious, and Conscious Biases: Leadership, Investigators, and Ethics Boards Throughout the Lifecycle of Research Initiatives (Advancing Equity and Justice). PRIM&R Conference, Virtual.
• Berger, H., DeMarco, K. & Walker, D. Speaker (2022. December 14.) Planning a Quality Assessment for Your Oversight Committee? Let’s Create an Intentional Lens to Justice and Equity for Student and Faculty Researchers. PRIM&R Conference, Virtual.
• Walker, D. & Sinclair, S.M. (2022, December 1.) Imposter Syndrome in graduate school [Invited Talk]. UMass Amherst colloquium.
• Purnell, M., Macias-Moriarity, L. Z., Sinclair, S. M., & Walker, D. (2022, June 23). “Impostor Phenomenon: The hidden thorn undermining success.” [Conference Session]. Joint HBCU/PBI Pharmacy Faculty Development, Virtual.
• Walker, D., Sinclair, S.M., Purnell, M., & Macias-Moriarity, L.Z. (2022, April 19). Impostor Phenomenon: The Hidden Thorn Undermining Success. [Invited Talk]. Research Chefs Association, Virtual.

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2021 FOCUS Women 40 over 40

I was beyond honored to be included among 40 fantastic women in the 2021 FOCUS Women 40 over 40. I truly believe that we should respect and appreciate the lived experiences of others especially our own!

SCHOLARLY PUBLICATIONS and PRESENTATIONS

• Purnell, M., Macias-Moriarity, L. Z., Sinclair, S. M., & Walker, D. (2022, June 23). “Impostor Phenomenon: The hidden thorn undermining success.” [Conference Session]. Joint HBCU/PBI Pharmacy Faculty Development, Virtual.
• Walker, D., Sinclair, S.M., Purnell, M., & Macias-Moriarity, L.Z. (2022, April 1). Impostor Phenomenon: The Hidden Thorn Undermining Success, Faculty Women of Color in the Academy, Arlington, VA, United States,
• Sinclair, S.M., Walker, D., Purnell, M., & Macias-Moriarity, L.Z. (2022, March 24). Impostor Phenomenon, Grit, Anxiety, Burnout, and Personality in Higher Education, Southeastern Psychological Association Conference, Hilton Head, SC, United States.
• Walker, D. & Berger, HF. Speaker, (2022, February 16) Follow-up Embedding a Racial Justice Lens into Research and IRB Review with Human Subjects—How to Be an Anti-Racist at Work Every Day, PRIM&R Conference, Virtual.
• Byrdsong, Q., Williams, J., & Walker, D.  Speaker (2021, November 19). The Return of Data—Meeting Black Folx Where They are While Explaining the Research and the Importance of Returning the Results to Them, PRIM&R Conference, Virtual.
• Walker, D. & Berger, HF. Speaker, (2021, November 18) Embedding a Racial Justice Lens into Research and IRB Review with Human Subjects—How to Be an Anti-Racist at Work Every Day, PRIM&R Conference, Virtual.
• Walker, D. & Allen, E. (2021, November 3-4). Black Lives Matter in Research Working Group-Professional Focus [Moderators]. Black Lives Matter in Research symposium, Virtual.
• Sinclair, S.M. & Walker, D. (2021, October 28). “Feeling Like a Fake: Impostor Phenomenon as a Barrier to Success” [Invited Talk]. Idaho State University, Virtual.
• Macias-Moriarity, L. Z., Purnell, M., Sinclair, S. M., & Walker, D. (2021, September 30). “Impostor Phenomenon: The hidden thorn undermining success.” [Invited Talk]. APhA New Practitioners Network, Virtual.
• Walker D., Berger HF.  Speaker, Driving Inclusivity and Justice in Human Ethics Review. Connect by Cayuse Global Conference, September 2021.
• Macias-Moriarity, L. Z., Walker, D., Sinclair, S. M., & Brown, K. (2021, July 19-22). “Yoga works! Community based participatory research improves student pharmacist mental health.” [Conference Poster]. American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) Annual Meeting, Virtual
• Purnell, M., Macias-Moriarity, L. Z., Sinclair, S. M., & Walker, D. (2021, July 19-22). “Impostor Phenomenon: The hidden thorn undermining student success.” [Conference Session]. American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) Annual Meeting, Virtual.
• Walker D. & Hunt M.A.  (2021, June 7-11) “Embedding a Racial Justice Lens into Research and IRB Review: Being Anti-racist in the Centering Black Lives”. [Conference Poster]. National Conference on Race and Ethnicity (NCORE).
• Walker, D. (2021, April 15). Healthcare Disparities for African American Women. [Invited Talk]. South University School of Pharmacy, Virtual.
• Sinclair, S., Walker, D., Benton, R., Gomez, A., & Murray, S. (2020, April 1-4). “Gender, race, and mental health perceptions.” [Conference Poster]. Southeastern Psychological Association Conference, New Orleans, LA, United States. http://www.sepaonline.com/conference/2020/2020-program-final-print.pdf (Conference canceled, submitted for online repository)
• Walker, D. & Sinclair, S. (2018). “The collaborative to advance equity in research: promoting study of women and girls of color”. [Invited Talk]. Presentation for Brighter, Future, Focused: A summit addressing the needs and potential of women and girls of color, The Sankofa Outreach Connection, Iowa City, IA.
• Walker, D. (2018, July 10). Healthcare Disparities for African American Women. [Invited Talk]. South University School of Pharmacy, Virtual
• Sinclair, S. & Walker, D. (2017). “Intersectional community engagement: dialogue for change”. [Conference Presentation]. Rethinking Community Conference, Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC.
• Walker, D.C. (2012) Female State Legislators: Lived Experiences. ProQuest, UMI Dissertation Publishing
• Madueke, C., Walker, D., & Pierre-Louis, D. (2009). Transformational leadership model: Shared leadership and reciprocal influence or something less noble? Leadership & Organizational Management Journal, 2009(2), 16-39.

OTHER PRESENTATIONS and COURSES

•  Say Our Names: A Diversity & Inclusivity Course for Yoga Teachers (2020)
• Seven Ways to Add More Joy in Your Life (Oct 2018, FOCUS Women and Business Conference, Mobile, AL)
• Pilgrimage to Sacred Spaces: Commemorating Selma (Aug 2018)
• Panelist on the Black Women’s Equality Day brunch (Aug 2018)
• Judge for the National Distinguished Young Woman Competition (formerly the Junior Miss Pageant) (June 2015)

• Leadership South Carolina (May 2014-2018)
• Stand Up, Step Up, And Stomp: My Ideas on Empowering Women and Eliminating Racism (April 2013)
• Handling Criticism with Dignity and Grace (March 2013)
• Networking with a Purpose (February 2013)

• Effective Communication (January 2013)

 

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