About Wilfred Stephen Anfield
Hey, y'all. I'm Wilfred Stephen Anfield. Feel free to call me Stephen. I'm a writer and digital inclusion advocate based in Washington, D.C., with nearly 20 years of experience in digital communications and online community management. Born in South Carolina and raised in Alabama, I describe my style as grits-fed and purpose-led: I blend down-home relationship-building and deep listening with a clear mission to improve access and strengthen community connection.
I work to make vital health and social resources easier to understand and use for the folks who need them most. I hold an MPH (Master of Public Health) and an MSW (Master of Social Work) from the University of Michigan, a BA in Speech Communication and Rhetoric from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and lived experience as my mother's court-appointed legal guardian, conservator, and primary caregiver that helps me bridge technology access, public health initiatives, and community-level social support.
What I write about
Copy link to this section: What I write about- Digital inclusion and accessibility
- Health equity and the social, digital, and commercial determinants of health
- Family caregiving, aging, guardianship, and dementia
- Data privacy and algorithmic accountability in health
- Plain language and participatory design
Education and certifications
Copy link to this section: Education and certifications- Master of Public Health (MPH) in Population and Health Sciences, University of Michigan School of Public Health
- Graduate Certificate in Health Behavior and Health Equity, University of Michigan School of Public Health
- Master of Social Work (MSW) in Interpersonal Practice, University of Michigan School of Social Work
- Bachelor of Arts in Speech Communication and Rhetoric, University of Tennessee, Knoxville
- Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM), Project Management Institute
- Certified Digital Marketing Professional (CDMP), Digital Marketing Institute