E. Stanley Richardson

E. Stanley Richardson is a community Scientist with a background in the creative arts and community engagement.

As a professional actor, poet, playwright, and producer, he is committed to creating healthier communities, enhancing community well-being, and improving health outcomes in rural and traditionally underserved communities. E. Stanley achieves this by raising awareness of health disparities and increasing participation in clinical research at the intersection of art and public health.

Initially drawn to the Community Scientist program to advocate for cancer screening and early detection of breast and prostate cancers, E. Stanley has made significant contributions through his unique blend of artistic and public health initiatives.
In his leisure time, he enjoys movies, music, nature, fishing, and spending time with his family. 

Engagement

Inaugural Poet Laureate of Alachua County, Florida and the Founder – Director of ARTSPEAKSgnv Inc

Areas of Interests

  • Cancer 
  • Public Health 
  • Social Determinants of Health 
  • Mental Health Disorders
  • Movement Disorders 
  • Sleeping Disorders 
  • Endocrinological and Metabolic Disorders
  • Neurological and Seizures 
  • Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation 

Current Roles

  • UF Health Cancer Center Community Advisory Board
  • UF Health Cancer Center External Advisory Board
  • UF Health Cancer Center Advisory Board for Community Outreach and Engagement

Community Scientists Engage in UFHCC Showcase 2025

The UF Health Cancer Center (UFHCC) Showcase 2025, held on February 12th at the Reitz Union Grand Ballroom, highlighted the groundbreaking…

Community Scientist during the UFHCC Showcase 2025

Community Scientists Participate in PCORI Annual…

In October, Community Scientists Kristie Hill, Stanley Richardson, and Nadine Zemon proudly represented our program at the 2024 PCORI Annual Meeting…

Kristie hill pcori meeting

Community Scientists Engage in AI & Health System…

Community Scientists from our program attended the 2nd Annual Learning Health System and AI Workshop, held from September 4 to 6, 2024, and hosted by…

Community scientists at CTSI- OneFlorida+ Conference

Community Scientists Engage at 2025 Survivorship…

On June 28, members of the Community Scientist Program joined the UF Health Cancer Center’s Survivorship Summit: Living Forward to support cancer…