Clarlynda Williams-Devane

ClarLynda Williams-DeVane PhD possesses extensive experience in health and bioinformatics. Currently serving as Chief Deputy Secretary at the NC Department of Health and Human Services since August 2020, ClarLynda has held various senior roles including Deputy Secretary of Operational Excellence and North Carolina State Registrar. Previous positions include Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Bioinformatics and Data Science at Fisk University, and Associate Professor of Bioinformatics and Biostatistics at NC Central University. ClarLynda's expertise encompasses experimental design, data analysis, grant writing, and resource management, along with significant contributions to toxicology research during tenures at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Academic qualifications include a Ph.D. in Bioinformatics from North Carolina State University and dual Bachelor's degrees in Mathematics from North Carolina Central University.