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Dr. John D. Broadus Jr. is an Applied Sociologist and public health professional with extensive
experience in health equity, substance use prevention, and youth advocacy. He currently serves
as the Statewide Overdose Prevention Liaison seconded to the Kentucky Department of Public
Health through Vital Strategies, where he leads health equity initiatives aimed at reducing
disparities in drug overdoses across the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
Dr. Broadus completed his Ph.D. in Applied Sociology at the University of Louisville, with a
major focus on Race & Ethnicity and a minor in Intersectionality (Race, Class, & Gender). His
dissertation, "The Voices Behind the Screen: Navigating the Politics of Work-Time, Identity,
Visibility, and Tokenism in the Workplace," explores the lived experiences of marginalized
professionals navigating complex work environments. He also holds a Master of Science in
Criminal Justice with a concentration in Public Service Leadership and Social Justice from
Campbellsville University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Ashford University.
Over the past decade, Dr. Broadus has held progressive leadership roles in behavioral health,
youth services, and state government. His contributions include designing community-level
substance use prevention programs, overseeing regional prevention strategies, and leading cross-
sector collaborations on social justice and public health. He has served in key roles at the
Kentucky Department for Behavioral Health, Seven Counties Services, and NewVista Regional
Prevention Center. His work is grounded in research, equity, and community-based practice.
Dr. Broadus has presented at numerous state and regional conferences and is a co-author of the
publication "Unprecedented Times: Louisville Youth/Young Adults of Color Responding to the
Twin Pandemics of COVID-19 and Racism." His thought leadership has also appeared in outlets
such as the Courier Journal, where he advocates for inclusive education and equity.
Dr. Broadus is an active member of the Association of Black Sociologists, the American
Sociological Association, and Alpha Kappa Delta, the international sociology honor society.
With a professional ethos rooted in integrity, inclusion, and impact, Dr. Broadus continues to
drive meaningful change at the intersection of research, policy, and community empowerment.
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