Dr. Walton is an Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics, and the Section Chief for Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. Dr. Walton is also the Cross Inter-Professional Collaborative Director of Health Impact at the Mailman Center for Child Development (a university center of excellence in developmental disabilities). Dr. Walton specializes in the identification and management of children with various developmental and behavioral challenges. Dr. Walton champions the rights of individuals with disabilities to access healthcare, education, and employment. Dr. Walton facilitates the developmental behavioral pediatrics (DBP) resident rotation and is a faculty member of the Mailman Center’s Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and related Disabilities (LEND) program, teaching interdisciplinary trainees on health equity, disability, and intersectionality. At the national level Dr. Walton is a member of the executive committee of the American Academy of Pediatrics’ Section on Developmental Behavioral Pediatrics, and a member of the professional advisory board for the Williams Syndrome Association. Dr. Walton is a member of a working group on developing international guidelines for management of individuals with Williams syndrome. Dr. Walton previously served as a member of the Society for Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics’ (SDBP) Board of Directors and on the executive committee of the Pediatric Section of the National Medical Association (NMA), including as a past Section Chair. Dr. Walton was a member of the Committee on Improving the Health and Wellbeing of Children and Youth through Health Care System Transformation from the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM), that in 2024 published the Launching Lifelong Health by Improving Health Care for Children, Youth, and Families. Dr. Walton was the recipient of the SDBP Mid-Career Award in September 2024. Dr. Walton earned her Doctor of Medicine degree from the Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine (now called NEOMED), completed her pediatrics residency from the Children’s Hospital of Michigan, completed her fellowship at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, and earned her Master’s in Public Health from the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine.
Black men’s mental health must be at the center of our national conversation. That’s why Roger A. Mitchell Jr., MD, 126th President of the National Medical Association, will lend his voice and expertise at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s 54th Annual Legislative Conference during the session:
🧠 “Black Males Face a Mental Depression Crisis”
📅 Friday, September 26, 2025
⏰ 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 Washington Convention Center, Room 146B
Hosted by Congressman James Clyburn and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., this forum will confront the mental depression crisis affecting Black men and highlight solutions that center equity, access, and culturally responsive care.
Dr. Mitchell will join fellow leaders Michael Frazier, Kevin Fields, PhD, MAC, James Harris, LPC, and Michael Pierre Henson in this critical dialogue.
#NMALeads #ALC54 #MentalHealth #HealthEquity
The National Medical Association is proud to highlight that 126th President, Roger A. Mitchell Jr., MD, will be speaking at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Annual Legislative Conference during the panel:
“Company Men: Thriving While Black at Work”
📅 September 25, 2025
📍 Hall D, Exhibit Hall | 11:00 AM Mainstage
This important discussion, moderated by Justin Grant, will bring together powerful voices including Dr. Paul Miller, CEO of Charter Champions, and Joshua Humbert, VP of Coppin State University, to explore wellness, resilience, and thriving as Black men in professional spaces.
Join us in celebrating Dr. Mitchell’s leadership as he continues to champion equity, advocacy, and the empowerment of Black professionals in healthcare and beyond.
#NMALeads #ALC54 #BlackExcellence #HealthEquity
What an incredible day at the National Medical Association’s Professional Development Series (PDS) 2025 in Washington, D.C.!
From thought-provoking panels on AI in medicine, vaccine confidence, and access to care, to President Roger A. Mitchell Jr., MD’s powerful keynote on “The New Reconstruction: Mobilizing Healthcare Justice for a New America,” today’s conversations were nothing short of inspiring.
We’re excited to share more photos capturing the passion, expertise, and collaboration of physicians, leaders, and advocates committed to advancing health equity and justice in healthcare.
Thank you to all who joined us in making today a success — and to our community of Black physicians and allies who continue to lead with excellence.
#NMALeads #PDS2025 #HealthEquity #BlackPhysicians #LeadershipInAction
Honored to join the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation’s Annual Legislative Conference for the panel “Post-Katrina: Preventing the Next Public Health Disaster,” hosted in partnership with Representative Troy Carter (LA-02) and AHIP.
As we reflect on the devastating lessons of Hurricane Katrina, our conversation centered on how we can strengthen public health systems, build resilience, and ensure equity in disaster preparedness and response.
The work ahead is clear: communities must not only survive crises but thrive after them — and that requires policies grounded in justice, access, and compassion.
#CBCALC2025 #HealthEquity #PublicHealth #DisasterPreparedness
It’s here! The National Medical Association is proud to kick off the Professional Development Series (PDS) in Washington, DC.
This program brings together physicians, medical leaders, and health advocates to engage in dynamic learning, skill-building, and networking — all designed to strengthen leadership and advance health equity in our communities.
From mentorship and training to collaborative dialogue, PDS is a powerful platform for supporting Black physicians and shaping the next generation of leaders in medicine.
Stay tuned for highlights from our sessions and the voices of NMA members making an impact.
#NMALeads #HealthEquity #BlackPhysicians #ProfessionalDevelopment
Join a community of over 50,000 dedicated African American physicians and professionals committed to making a positive impact on healthcare. Discover the benefits of NMA membership, access professional development opportunities, and become a part of a network dedicated to advancing health equity.
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