Voices of Health Equity
The Voices of Health Equity is a special speaker series highlighting the best of thought leadership on improving health equity and addressing social drivers of health. Throughout this series, participants will:
- Learn from Diverse Perspectives: Hear from leading experts across various fields, including healthcare, public health, social work, and community advocacy.
- Participate in Engaging Discussions: Participate in thought-provoking discussions on the complex intersection of healthcare, health equity, and social drivers of health.
- Gain Practical Insights: Gain valuable insights and strategies for addressing health disparities and improving outcomes for marginalized communities.
- Connect with Community-Focused Leaders: Learn from firsthand experiences and perspectives of community leaders and advocates working on the frontlines of health equity.
- Hear Inspiring Stories: Be inspired by the stories of individuals who have overcome challenges and advocated for change.
Join us for this exceptional speaker series and be part of the movement towards a healthier and more equitable future.
Unless otherwise noted, all sessions are 1 hour. Click on a specific presentation in order to register for it. All sessions are complimentary and open to both TRCC members and non-members.
October and November 2024
- Tuesday, October 8, 12pm-1:30pm ET: Voices of Health Equity Kick-Off and Presentation of the 2024 Health Justice Award
- Catherine Crosby, Chief, Community Engagement & Institutional Accountability, NCRC, and Vice Chair, TRCC
- Dr. Mya O. Price, President, TRCC
- Shana Bartlett, Executive Director of Women's Health Strategic Programs, CVS Health
- Friday, October 11, 11:00am-12:00pm ET: Not Going Back: Advancing Health Equity in the Face of Anti-DEI Trends
Michellene Davis, Esq., President & CEO, National Medical Fellowships
- October 14-November 22: Community Health and Partnerships
- Thursday, October 31, 2024, 1:30-2:30pm ET: Partners in Progress: Transforming Public Health Through Collaboration
- Dr. Laura Herrera Scott, Maryland Secretary of Health
- Dr. Mysheika W. Roberts, Health Commissioner, City of Columbus, Ohio
- Tracy Douglas, CEO, Virginia Community Healthcare Association
- Thursday, October 31, 2024, 1:30-2:30pm ET: Partners in Progress: Transforming Public Health Through Collaboration
December 2024
- 2024 in Review and Looking Ahead to 2025 - Date TBD
January 2025 - Advocacy and Expanded Health (Digital Health, Leadership, and Communication)
- Tuesday, January 14, 1:00-2:00pm ET: Reframing Problems for Social Change
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- Sara Cantor, Co-Founder and Co-Executive Director, Greater Good Studio
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February 2025 - Food & Nutritional Health
- Thursday, February 13, 12pm-1pm ET: Applying a Trauma-Informed Approach to Nutrition Security Supports in Medical Settings
- Adrienne Markworth, Executive Director, Leah's Pantry
- Crystal Bowne, Leah's Pantry
March 2025 - Social Health
April 2025 - Economic Health
May 2025 - Family Health
- Tuesday, May 6, 1pm-2pm ET: OB CARE ALWAYS THERE 24/7/365: Creating Relationships, Building Trust, Saving Lives
- Kate Johnson, RN, BSN, MSN, Digital Care Manager for Women's Services, OSF OnCall Connect
- Wednesday, May 14, 12pm-1pm ET: A Pediatric Health System-Wide Effort to Address Social Drivers of Health
- Joanna Perdomo, MD, MPH, FAAP, Medical Director of Community Health and Physician, Pediatric Care Center, Nicklaus Children's Hospital
- Julie Katz, Nicklaus Children's Hospital
- Tuesday, May 20, 12pm-1pm ET: From Isolation to Influence: The Power of Intergenerational Connection
- Haley Studer, CPA, FHFMA, Chief Executive Officer, achi, LLC
- Jennifer Zorotovich, Ph.D., CFLE, Associate Professor of Human Development and Family Science at Georgia Southern University
- Hunter Reeder, achi, LLC