Afros, Fades & Razorblades: Lessons from the Chair to the Table
Building a Community-Driven Service Model for Healthcare
Guest Presenter: Dr. Edward Hill, Ed.D, Voorhees University, Educator & Servant Leader
The African American barbershop is a powerful model for how health care can build trust, deliver excellent customer service, deepen relationships, and anchor itself in community life. In many African American neighborhoods, barbershops already function as informal health hubs, proving what is possible when service and community are truly aligned. By meeting people where they already gather, barbershops demonstrate a community driven model of care that health systems can learn from: culturally rooted, relationship-centered and grounded in everyday community life.
Parking Instructions
We kindly ask that attendees park in the Jasper Ramp. There will be plenty of available parking on the 5th and 6th floors. From there, take the elevators to the 1st floor near the Gilmore Center entrance. To keep parking easily accessible for patients, please do not park in the Advanced Cardiac Healthcare lot. Thank you and we look forward to welcoming you!
In recognition of Black History Month, Bronson is hosting a community presentation where we'll explore how the African American barbershop can serve as a model for better health care.
Meet Dr. Edward Louis Hill Jr.
Dr. Edward Hill is Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs at Voorhees University. He previously served as Interim President and Provost at Talladega College, where he worked to improve academic programs, help students succeed and create inclusive environments. He is known for building strong teamwork across divisions to support students and make a positive impact in the community.
Dr. Hill has created and led strategic plans to improve student success, strengthen academic programs, expand community outreach and use technology in new ways. He has worked in K–12 and higher education, overseeing professional programs, liberal arts and veteran initiatives. He has also served on state and system-level committees, including the President’s Diversity Commission for the University System of Georgia and the Texas State Board of Education Committee on Teacher Preparation and Certification.
A respected scholar and leader, Dr. Hill has won awards for teaching and leadership, published research on educational leadership and culturally responsive teaching and received grants to improve teacher quality. He has chaired committees to increase male enrollment and retention at minority-serving schools and led multiple accreditation reviews. He is active in community organizations, founded D.A.D.S. (Developing a Demonstrating Society) and holds leadership roles with Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Rotary Club, Toastmasters and local initiatives. He earned his Ed.D. in Educational Leadership from South Carolina State University and holds degrees from Columbia College and Morehouse College.
