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, 1:30-2:30pm ET: Partners in Progress: Transforming Public Health Through Collaboration
- Dr. Mysheika W. Roberts, Health Commissioner, City of Columbus, Ohio
- Tracy Douglas, CEO, Virginia Community Healthcare Association
- Dr. Nilesh Kalyanaraman, Deputy Secretary of Public Health Services, Maryland Department of Health
- Monday, November 4, 1:30-2:30pm ET: LEAD Collaborative: Working with the Community for Healthier Lives
- Dr. Lynn Mertz, Senior Strategic Policy Advisor, Global Thought Leadership - Health Equity, AARP
- Dr. Maulik Joshi, Meritus Health
- Deneen Richmond, BSN, MHA, Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Center
- Wednesday, November 13, 12:00-1:00pm ET: The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA), Health Equity Advancement Leadership (HEAL) Program: Combining National Leadership with Community-Driven Action to Advance Health Equity
- Lynne Bosma, LLMSW, C-HWC, Health Equity & Outreach Program Manager, Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America
- Hannah Jaffee, MS, Research Manager, Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America
- Monday, November 18, 2:30-3:30pm ET: Approach Community Health from all Angles: Research, Investments, and Programs
- Pam Schwartz, MPH, Executive Director, Community Health, Kaiser Permanente
- Marisa Conner, Community Health Consultant, Kaiser Permanente
- Thursday, October 31, 1:30-2:30pm ET: Partners in Progress: Transforming Public Health Through Collaboration
December 2024
- Thursday, December 12, 2024, 3:00-4:00pm ET: TRCC Town Hall: 2024 in Review and Looking Ahead to 2025
January 2025 - Advocacy and Expanded Health (Digital Health, Leadership, and Communication)
- Thursday, January 9, 3:00-4:00pm ET: The Power of Storytelling: Using Advocacy to Elevate Your Impact
- Stacy Biddinger Wathen, Director, Community Health, Childrens Hospital Association
- Cythina Whitney, Director, Federal Affairs, Childrens Hospital Association
- Erin Fernandez, Manager, Digital Communications, Childrens Hospital Association
- Tuesday, January 14, 1:00-2:00pm ET: Reframing Problems for Social Change
- Sara Cantor, Co-Founder and Executive Director, Greater Good Studio
- Thursday, January 16, 12:00-1:00pm ET: Mission-Driven Teams: Lessons in Interdisciplinary Communication on Social Drivers of Health in a Safety Net Healthcare System
- Katrina Dubovikova, MetroHealth System, Institute for H.O.P.E.
- Sharon Shafer, MetroHealth System, Institute for H.O.P.E.
- Tuesday, January 21, 1:00-2:00pm ET: Building Thriving Communities through an Equity-Focused, Data-Informed SDOH Strategy
- Karen Cook, Director, Healthy Families & Thriving Communities, MetroHealth's Institute for H.O.P.E.
- Natalie Harper, Community Health Advocacy Initiative Manager, MetroHealth's Institute for H.O.P.E.
- Kristen Matlack, MPH, Community Health Advocacy Initiative Manager, MetroHealth's Institute for H.O.P.E.
- Angelia Vannoy, Community Health Advocacy Initiative Manager, MetroHealth's Institute for H.O.P.E.
- Thursday, January 30, 12:00-1:00pm ET: Building a Tech-Ready Workforce: Unlocking Health Tech and Digital Health Opportunities for Mental and Behavioral Health Practitioners
- Danika Mills, MSW, LCSW, MPS, LCAT, CCM, Founder, Mission Catalyst Consulting and Director, Behavioral Health Delivery, Bamboo Health
- Quinny Sanchez Lopez, MSW
- Kristina Monti, PhD, LCSW, Behavioral Health Lead, Galileo
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
- Naima Gardner, MPH, Director, Division of Nutrition and Physical Activity, Indiana Department of Health
- Crystal Bowne, Training Manager, Leah's Pantry
- Tuesday, February 18, 1pm-2pm ET: Nourishing Health Equity: Exploring Feeding America’s Healthcare Partnerships and Food as Medicine Initiatives
- Elise August, Feeding America
- Perri Kramer, Health System Innovation Manager, Feeding America
- Dr. Christopher Long, Gretchen Swanson Center for Nutrition
- Zanita Tisdale, EMPA, Food Bank for NYC
- Thursday, February 20, 1pm-2pm ET: Creating a Culturally Familiar Medically Tailored Meal Program
- Leah Hebert Welles, Open Arms of Minnesota
- Tuesday, February 25, 12pm-1pm ET: “Stepping Down” from Medically Tailored Meals: A Pilot Program to Empower Individuals to Prepare Healthy Meals on their Own
- Valerie Machinist, MS, RDN, Community Servings
- Thursday, February 27, 12pm-1pm ET: USDA Food and Nutrition Services and Nutrition Security Updates
- Alan Shannon, Public Affairs Director, USDA Food and Nutrition Service
- Ben Marcus, MPP, Program Analyst, USDA Food and Nutrition Service
March 2025 - Social Health
- Tuesday, March 18, 11am-12pm ET: Addressing Racial Disparities in Program Data and Operations: Insights from Maryland's Root Causes of Health Initiative (RoCHI)
- Courtney McFadden, MPH, Maryland Department of Health
- Sarah Gierhart, MS, Maryland Department of Health
- Curi Kim, MSPH, Maryland Department of Health
- Tuesday, April 1, 11am-12pm ET: Call to Reform: Deconstructing the Criminal-Legal Approach to Mental Health Crises
- Nicholas Lazano, Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine
April 2025 - Economic Health
- Wednesday, April 9, 11am-12pm ET: Channeling Marcus Welby, M.D. - Onsite Medical Care for Older Adults in Affordable Housing
- Claire Louis, Director, Thome Aging Well Program, Impact & Evaluation, Enterprise Community Partners
- Scotti Hutton, Enterprise Community Development
- Thursday, April 17, 12pm-1pm ET: Addressing Health-Related Social Needs in Section 1115 Waivers: Comparing and Contrasting Approaches
- Erika Hanson, Center for Health Law and Policy Innovation of Harvard Law School
- Sam Hoeffler, Reinvestment Partners
- Kim Prendergast, RDN, MPP, Community Care Cooperative (C3)
- Pamela Schwartz, MPH, Kaiser Foundation Health Plan and Hospitals
- Dorella Walters, MPA, God's Love We Deliver
- Thursday, April 24, 2pm-3pm ET: Driving impact: Innovative Strategies to Address Transportation Barriers
- Erin Kelley, Director, Health, Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC)
- Leor Shtull-Leber, Head of Strategic Operations, Uber Health
- Sarah Brunskill, Survey Researcher, Mathematica
- Natalie Milstein, Assistant Director, Connecting NJ, Southern New Jersey Perinatal Cooperative dba The Cooperative
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
- Friday, May 9, 12pm-1pm ET: Expanding Family Supports with Legal Problem-Solving: How a Home Visiting Program and a Medical Legal Partnership Created a Unique Service Delivery Model
- Amy Copperman, Esq., Executive Director, MLPB
- Jessica Goldberg, Research Associate Professor and Co-Director of Tufts Interdisciplinary Evaluation Research, Tufts University
- Marissa Daley, Assistant Director of Home Visiting, Children's Trust Massachusetts
- 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
- Thursday, May 15, 12pm-1pm ET: Washington Fatherhood Council: Building an Integrated System to Promote Fatherhood Inclusion and Belonging
- Matt Holman, Partner and US Health Sector Lead, Camber Collective
- 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, GF-C, Faculty Member, Department of Housing and Counseling Services at Eastern State University
- Hunter Reeder, Engagement Director, achi, LLC
- Thursday, May 22, 12pm-1pm ET: Moving from Community Engagement to Community Action: The Southside Center for Wellbeing
- Florencia Fuensalida, Director of Equity Improvement, Virginia Community Voice
- Justin Sykes, Coordinator, Center for Rest & Well-Being, Virginia Community Voice
- Dana Kiernan, Lead Program Manager & Data Analyst, Virginia Community Voice