Dr. Peggy Ann Russ-Williams is the co-founder and Executive Director of The Elizabeth Nicole & Jacqueline Antoinette Holmes Sickle Cell Foundation (ENJAH-SCF). She was motivated by the lives and legacies of her second cousins, twin sisters Elizabeth (“Lizzy”) Nicole Holmes and Jacqueline (“Jackie”) Antoinette Holmes. Dr. Russ-Williams helped establish ENJAH-SCF to honor their memory and address the ongoing challenges faced by individuals and families living with sickle cell disease.

Dr. Russ-Williams holds a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) in Healthcare Management, a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Healthcare Management, and a Master of Public Administration (MPA) in Public Finance and Management. She has many years of experience in nonprofit leadership, healthcare administration, strategic planning, financial management, grant development and compliance, organizational governance, and research.

In her capacity as Executive Director and Grants & Compliance Officer, Dr. Russ-Williams gives strategic leadership to ENJAH-SCF, taking responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the organization, the development of its programs, grant strategy, compliance, community partnerships, and its long-term growth. She is committed to promoting health equity, extending educational opportunities, supporting research, and improving the systems of care for individuals and families affected by sickle cell disease.

Our aim is to create a future in which all those affected by sickle cell disease are able to obtain quality healthcare, have access to new treatments, and benefit from strong community support. We hope that this will enhance people’s lives and, some day, result in a cure for future generations.