Dr. Carlos Chapman II is a medical sociologist and public health practitioner devoted to addressing health disparities in rural and underserved populations. Originally from Jacksonville, Florida and raised in Douglas, Georgia, Dr. Chapman leverages his personal experiences growing up in a rural environment to inform every aspect of his teaching, research, and service. His academic and professional journey demonstrates a steadfast commitment to examining how geographic location, policy, and social systems influence health outcomes. Dr. Chapman holds a Bachelor of Science in Health Science from Columbus State University, a Master of Public Health in Health Education and Health Promotion from Morehouse School of Medicine, and a PhD in Sociology from Howard University with concentrations in Medical Sociology and Criminology. His doctoral research, Perceptions of Health Recommendations and Adherence Patterns Among Black Men at Risk for Cardiovascular Disease, underscores his dedication to chronic disease prevention, health equity, and the study of social determinants affecting Black men’s health.

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Dr. Chapman has more than ten years of diverse professional experience, encompassing roles as a nurse within internal and family medicine practice, as well as holding positions in public health as a federal contractor with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). He has made significant contributions to national programs dedicated to HIV/AIDS prevention, infectious disease response, efforts addressing substance use and overdose prevention, chronic disease prevention and the development of policies that promote health equity. He developed training programs, facilitated national peer exchanges and built partnerships between federal agencies, health departments and community organizations to enhance CDC’s public health impact. Dr. Chapman also has an extensive range of expertise to include health communication through social media platforms, youth mentorship, and community-based health education. His multifaceted involvement reflects a commitment to improving public health outcomes and supporting the development of future leaders in the field.

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Dr. Chapman is an Assistant Professor of Sociology at Grambling State University, teaching medical and environmental sociology. He employs community-based participatory research and creates educational opportunities for students to become researchers and community leaders. In addition to coordinating academic and community events like the Black Male Health Symposium, he co-hosts the Listen to the Voices radio segment on KGRM 91.5. Dr. Chapman also recruits social science students and participates in outreach to connect university and community interests.

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Dr. Chapman is an active member of the Epsilon Kappa Lambda Alumni Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated.  His long-term vision is to establish a Center of Excellence for rural health equity. He aims to foster strategic partnerships among Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), federal agencies, and local communities, thereby advancing collaborative efforts for equitable health outcomes.