Rochelle Williams‑Belizaire

Rochelle Williams‑Belizaire believes that advancing health equity in clinical research begins with giving patients and communities agency, knowledge, and access. She champions a patient‑first approach: patients lead, and the research ecosystem follows. In full collaboration with communities, clinicians, and patient advocates, Rochelle designs innovative enrollment models and systems that equip communities with the data, resources, and tools needed to understand clinical trial opportunities and make informed decisions about participation.

With over a decade of experience across academia, small biotech, and global pharmaceutical companies, she has built enterprise clinical trial diversity strategies, implemented scalable equity-driven solutions, and led global initiatives that embed patient-first principles into trial design and site engagement. She leverages strategic partnerships, translational science, and clinical research administration to ensure that innovation reaches the patients who can benefit most.

A certified public health expert and passionate pediatric hematology caregiver, Rochelle draws on her firsthand experience as an immigrant, female, minority, and caregiver to drive meaningful change in healthcare. Her personal insights fuel her professional mission—integrating community-based participatory research, patient advocacy, and actionable data to remove barriers and expand access—ensuring clinical trials are inclusive, equitable, and truly centered around the patients and communities they are designed to serve.

Rochelle currently leads clinical trial diversity at BeOne Medicines.