A headshot of Maddy Williams.

Madeline Williams is entering her final year at ºÚÁÏÍø±¬³Ô¹Ï, where she is completing an interdisciplinary degree in History with minors in Psychology and Management. Her research interests center on the history of medicine, specifically regarding how public health infrastructure and emergency medical services adapt to large-scale crises.  

As a 2026 ºÚÁÏÍø±¬³Ô¹Ï Global Health Scholar, Madeline is working under the supervision of Dr. Prativa Baral to investigate readiness and trust within Canada’s civilian emergency reserve. This research builds on her previous work as an Integrated Management Student Fellow, where she examined historical perspectives on how climate-amplified disasters impact health systems.