Podcasts about advancing equity

The University of Galway is leading three new projects that aim to make medical treatments safer, faster and more effective after researchers secured the support of one of Europe's most prestigious funding programmes. The awards were made by the European Commission's Marie Sklodowska Curie Actions-Doctoral Network programme (MSCA DN), as part of Horizon Europe 2020. The programme supports researchers to become future leaders while investing in the University of Galway projects to improve lives and pave the way for better, more affordable healthcare. The network also provides training to make the researchers more creative, entrepreneurial and innovative, boosting their employability in the long term. One University of Galway project has an emphasis on sustainability and a move away from animal testing for brain disease; a second is looking at cardiovascular issues, specifically around improving heart stent durability and longevity; and a third seeks to advance equity, diversity and inclusion in clinical trials. Professor Fidelma Dunne, Director of the Institute for Clinical Trials at the University of Galway, said: "These projects show how research can make a real difference in people's lives. University of Galway is proud to be leading the way in creating smarter, safer, and more sustainable healthcare solutions." Professor Ted Vaughan, Interim Director of the Institute for Health Discovery and Innovation at the University of Galway, said: "These projects exemplify the mission of our new Institute - to accelerate fundamental and applied understanding of disease and enable disruptive solutions to health-based challenges. By combining cutting-edge science with collaborative training, we are not only advancing medical technologies but also shaping the next generation of research leaders. This investment from the European Commission underscores the importance of innovation that is ethical, inclusive, and focused on improving patient outcomes across society." The University of Galway projects funded by the Marie Sklodowska Curie Actions-Doctoral Network are: Dr Mihai Lomora leads the €4.2 million CerebroMachinesTrain Doctoral Network research project - Smarter Drug Delivery for Brain Diseases. Using advanced 3D brain models that mimic real brain tissue, the project will test tiny machines which are being developed to bring medicine exactly where it is needed. It avoids animal testing, making research faster, more ethical, and more accurate. Dr Lomora is a Lecturer and Principal Investigator in Bio(material) Chemistry at the University's School of Biological and Chemical Sciences in the College of Science and Engineering and a Funded Investigator at CÚRAM - the Research Ireland Centre for Medical Devices. This network project involves 14 partners from eight countries, including the US. Four PhD students will be supported through the project at the University of Galway. Dr William Ronan leads the €2.71 million MEDALLOY research project - Stronger, Safer Materials for Life-Saving Devices. It focuses on making materials used in minimally invasive medical devices - like stents and heart valve supports - stronger and longer lasting. Dr Ronan is a Lecturer and Principal Investigator in Biomedical Engineering at the University's College of Science and Engineering. The project includes partners from six countries - the US, Ireland, Italy, Germany, Czechia and Sweden. It will train nine PhD students, who will spend at least half of their time working directly in industry, earning hands-on skills ranging from material science to patient care. Dr Eimear Morrissey leads the €4.4 million EDICT research project - Advancing Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Clinical Trials. It is a research and training network led by the Health Research Board-Trials Methodology Research Network, based at the University of Galway, which seeks to include older adults, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, or those from lower-income backgrounds in clinica...

Rural Health News is a weekly segment of Rural Health Today, a podcast by Hillsdale Hospital. News sources for this episode: Phillip L. Swagel, Director, “CBO's Estimate of the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Effects of Public Law 119-21,” August 15, 2025, https://www.cbo.gov/system/files/2025-08/61659-SPAYGO.pdf, Congressional Budget Office. Bill Heniff Jr., “Budget Enforcement Procedures: The Senate Pay-As-You-Go (PAYGO) Rule,” January 9, 2023, https://www.congress.gov/crs-product/RL31943, Congress.gov. Madeline Ashley, “CBO report warns of nearly $500B in potential Medicare cuts,” August 18, 2025, https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/finance/cbo-report-warns-of-nearly-500b-in-potential-medicare-cuts/, Becker's Hospital Review. Alex Kacik, “Looming uninsured surge may overwhelm ERs. Here's who can help.” August 18, 2025, https://www.modernhealthcare.com/providers/mh-medicaid-cuts-er-overcrowdfng-kaiser-permanente/, Modern Healthcare. Michigan Center for Rural Health, “Michigan Center for Rural Health Releases Rural Health Equity Plan Focused on Advancing Equity in Rural Michigan,” August 18, 2025, https://mcrh.msu.edu/News-and-Events/News/2025/08/RHEP-2025. Rural Health Today is a production of Hillsdale Hospital in Hillsdale, Michigan and a member of the Health Podcast Network. Our host is JJ Hodshire, our producer is Kyrsten Newlon, and our audio engineer is Kenji Ulmer. Special thanks to our special guests for sharing their expertise on the show, and also to the Hillsdale Hospital marketing team. If you want to submit a question for us to answer on the podcast or learn more about Rural Health Today, visit ruralhealthtoday.com.

In this episode of Student Affairs Now, Drs. Amy Goodburn, Stephanie Bannister, and Mary Fugate join Heather Shea for conversation about advancing equity for first-generation college students through data transparency. Together, they explore how definitions shape data collection, the role of national datasets, and how institutions are using data to inform practice. The discussion also highlights the risks of data loss and the importance of collaboration in advocating for first-gen student success.

For the past two decades, Michelle Montague has helped build WRISE— shaping programs, creating opportunities, and driving conversations about what true leadership and equity in energy should look like.When she first joined the organization, she stepped out of her comfort zone, volunteered for a committee, and quickly found a mission that would guide much of her career in renewables.Today, WRISE has over 3,000 members, 47 chapters, a robust slate of annual programming, and continues to expand its impact across the renewable energy industry. To mark WRISE's 20th anniversary, Catherine spoke with Michelle about:How she got her start in renewables — and why early campaign work fueled her passionThe power of programs like WRISE's Fellowship and local chaptersHow work-life balance became a priority issue for the organizationWhy leadership often starts with saying yes to speaking roles and new opportunitiesWhat it takes to have honest conversations about diversity in the energy workforceHer current work advancing an equitable transition to electric school buses — and why it's personalOne of our favorite takeaways: “If you care about diversity, you have to be willing to step into uncomfortable spaces and have those conversations — even with leadership.”Kudos, Michelle, for all you've done to grow this community — and for your continued leadership in making our energy systems more sustainable and equitable.If you're a clean energy employer & need help scaling your workforce efficiently with top tier leaders, contact Catherine McLean, CEO & Founder of Dylan Green, directly on LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3odzxQr. If you're looking for your next role in clean energy, take a look at our industry-leading clients' latest job openings: bit.ly/dg_jobs. 

In this compelling episode of Research Renaissance, host Deborah Westphal sits down with Sue Peschin, President and CEO of the Alliance for Aging Research, for a candid conversation about the intersection of science, policy, and aging. From Alzheimer's drug coverage to the future of stem cell research, they unpack what it truly means to age with dignity—and how equity, access, and advocacy play a critical role.Sue shares her personal journey into aging research, her leadership transition at the Alliance, and the organization's long-standing commitment to ensuring older adults receive fair and effective healthcare. They explore the challenges of Coverage with Evidence Development (CED) in Medicare, the rising need for culturally competent communication, and how the stigma around neuropsychiatric symptoms in aging can be addressed through education and empathy.Key Topics Covered:The origins and mission of the Alliance for Aging ResearchMedicare's use of “Coverage with Evidence Development” for Alzheimer's therapiesChallenges in equitable access to aging-related treatmentsThe political and scientific landscape of stem cell researchOutreach strategies for underserved and underrepresented aging populationsNeuropsychiatric symptoms in dementia and the importance of caregiver educationMental health trends in older adults and increasing substance use concernsThe role of policy, education, and interdisciplinary collaboration in advancing healthy agingMemorable Quote: “Everybody deserves to age as healthy as they can.” – Sue PeschinResources & Links: 

Join host Rachel Neufeld  in conversation with Dr. Naheed Dosani. Dr. Dosani is a Palliative Care Physician, with the Department of Family & Community Medicine, St Michael's Hospital, Unity Health Toronto; Founder & Lead, Palliative Education And Care for the Homeless (PEACH), Inner City Health Associates; Medical Director/Health Equity Lead, Kensington Hospice/Kensington Health; Health Equity Advisor, Canadian Partnership Against Cancer; and Assistant Professor, Department of Family & Community Medicine, University of Toronto.@PedPallCareCA@twoworldscancerhttps://www.virtualhospice.ca/en_US/Main+Site+Navigation/Home/Support/Resources/Programs+and+Services/Provincial/Ontario/Local+palliative+care+programs_services/PEACH+_+Palliative+Education+and+Care+for+the+Homeless.aspx

Artificial intelligence (AI) in health care is advancing, despite concerns about how its use may impact health disparities. Dimitri Christakis, MD, MPH, chief health officer at Special Olympics, joins JAMA Associate Editor Yulin Hswen, ScD, MPH, to discuss AI's potential role in improving health care delivery for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Related Content: How AI Could Improve Health Care for People With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities How Artificial Intelligence Can Promote Inclusive Health

Director of Academics Isaiah Sloan interviews Co-Authors Assistant Director of the WHO Sophia Melilli and Yara Elrebey, a Research Fellow, asking them important questions regarding this year's topic and the various ways to tackle the multifaceted issue that the WHO faces.

In this episode, Jonathan Sackier sits down with Jane van Dis to explore the evolution of obstetrics and gynecology, the fight for gender equity in medicine, and the transformative impact of digital health and FemTech on women's healthcare. They also discuss sustainability in medicine, and her vision for the future of equity, safety, and innovation in women's health.    Timestamps:      (00:00)-Introduction   (01:36)-The evolution of obstetrics  (04:24)-Inequities and biases  (07:03)-Patient safety   (09:37)-Racial disparities in the USA  (11:26)-Environmental exposure  (15:50)-Equity in healthcare  (18:18)-Digital innovation in women's health   (22:01)-Advancements in FemTech  (27:16)-Sustainability in healthcare  (32:13)-The future of women's health   

In this episode of the "HR Mixtape" podcast, host Shari Simpson sits down with Dr. Kevin Wright, a senior racial equity facilitator and consultant. They delve into the importance of culturally responsive supervision and the need for organizations to shift towards inclusivity and equity. Dr. Wright shares his insights on how traditional supervisory practices can be transformed to better support marginalized communities and foster a more inclusive workplace culture. Key Takeaways: Culturally Responsive Leadership: Learn how to balance task-oriented supervision with a focus on building relationships and understanding diverse cultural backgrounds in the workplace. Addressing Resistance: Discover effective strategies for engaging with leaders who may be hesitant or resistant to DEI initiatives, emphasizing the importance of open dialogue and vulnerability. Long-Term Commitment: Understand that progress in diversity, equity, and inclusion is a marathon, not a sprint, and requires sustained effort and intentionality to create meaningful change. Tune in to gain valuable insights and practical advice on advancing organizational equity and fostering a more inclusive work environment. Guest(s): Dr. Kevin L. Wright, Senior Racial Equity Facilitator/Consultant, Center for Equity and Inclusion

Today, Clancy speaks with Lucy Flores, Design Strategist and Founder of Studio Magic Hour, a collaborative design studio working to advance equity in the food system. In this episode, you won't want to miss their discussion about how she uses design as a platform to advance equity in the food system, what it means to expand the lens on food beyond nutrition, and what it means to practice equity in the creative side of designing.

Join us for a special episode of Danforth Dialogues as we reflect on an extraordinary year of transformative leadership under the visionary guidance of Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice. Hosted by Dr. Creshema Murray, Vice President and Chief of Staff at Morehouse School of Medicine, this 2024 Year in Review takes listeners on a journey through some of the most powerful conversations from Season Two. This episode highlights critical lessons in equity, representation, collaboration, and leadership from remarkable guests such as Carole B. Tomé, CEO of UPS; Xavier Becerra, U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services; Joy Ann Reid, political analyst and host of The ReidOut; and many more. From fostering diversity in corporate boardrooms to addressing social determinants of health and meeting communities where they are, these conversations offer profound insights that will inspire leaders in every field. Tune in for a reflective journey that celebrates progress, challenges us to do more, and sets the stage for the future of leadership. Resources Related To This Episode Morehouse School of Medicine: https://www.msm.edu Credits Produced by ChatWithLeadersMedia.com Theme Music Old Fire Music from Pond5.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of the beautiful things about working in coffee today is the connectivity that is available to players in the value stream. Those who want to make the biggest difference, both use and innovate better versions of these various avenues for connection to build trusting and generous relationships that bring thriving and understanding.  Today's guest live and breaths this mission. I am so honored to welcome to the show, Beamlak Bekele!  Beamlak has experience working as a Green Coffee Export Manager, Logistics and Documentation Supervisor, and Coffee Quality Control Specialist. She is the 2nd-place national barista champion, and currently working as the project coordinator for  IWCA Ethiopia. Being raised in a family that has worked in the Ethiopian Coffee industry for decades, Beamlak is interested in learning how to bring origin country perspectives to international coffee dialogues and how to design gender-inclusive and sustainable operational systems in coffee businesses. Beamlak has also just returned from a tour in the United States after participating in the Cxffee Black barista exchange progam and being a guest at Nossa Familia In this conversation we explore her upbringing in coffee, career, perspectives on trade, and the importance of better systems and trust in coffee relationships.  You will learn about: Family Legacy in Coffee Production Education and Its Impact on Coffee Understanding Transitioning into Professional Coffee Roles Ethics in Coffee Trade and Farmer Benefits Empowering Women in the Coffee Industry Building Sustainable Relationships in Coffee Trade Ethiopian Coffee's Unique Value Proposition Connecting Trade and Consumer Experience The Role of Baristas in Coffee Culture Transforming Consumer Perceptions of Coffee Community and Collaboration in the Coffee Industry   Links:  Beamlak on IG @HUMANS_OF_COFFEE   Related episodes:  488: Founder Friday! Honoring Coffee's Root w/ Bartholomew Jones of Cxffee Black! 451: Business Growth, Integrity, and Coffee Farmer Equity w/ Martin Mayorga of Mayorga Coffee 397: Diversity and The Color of Coffee w/ Keith Hawkins, The Color of Coffee Collective 413 : Coffee Education and Training at Origin w/ Fabiola Solano of Soy Barista 335: A Better Business Model for Coffee Farmers w/ Thaleon Tremain of Pachamama Coffee Get the best brewer and tool for batch espresso, iced lattes, and 8 minute cold brew! www.groundcontrol.coffee   The world loves plant based beverages and baristas love the Barista Series! www.pacificfoodservice.com Want a beautiful coffee shop? All your hard surface, stone, and brick needs!  www.arto.com Follow on Instagram! @Artobrick .... and tell them Chris sent you!

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed, Dr. Sonia Lewis, is the CEO of award-winning business The Student Loan Doctor LLC. She is considered the people's expert on all matters related to student loan debt repayment. She has over 14 years of practical higher education and financial aid experience.   Dr. Lewis is an expert speaker across all audiences, regardless of age. She has been invited to share her expertise in written work, conferences, or live media: CNN, The White House Briefing on Advancing Equity for Women and Girls of Color, Black Enterprise, SALON Magazine, RT America, Essence Magazine, KYW News Radio 1060 AM, Fox 29, The BET Network, Money Magazine, Forbes, Investfest (EYL) and a host of other notable platforms across the nation. Sonia is also a 3-time self-published author. Company Description *The Student Loan Doctor LLC has been recognized as the first African American and woman-owned student loan repayment company in the country. The City of Philadelphia has also awarded us two citations for our business's impact on the Philadelphia community. The company was designed to educate others about their student loan debt and provide assistance in making a tangible plan for repayment. The social impact goal of the business is to help a generation of borrowers become free of debt to promote social mobility and wealth building. Talking Points/Questions *1.    Student Loan Forgiveness and the Election: How the current administration's policies are shaping forgiveness programs and what borrowers can expect from candidates in the upcoming election.2.    Financial Freedom and Student Loans: Why student loan debt is a major obstacle to financial milestones like homeownership and investing, and how to navigate debt to move towards true financial freedom.3.    Staying in Good Standing: Why keeping your loans in good standing is critical for personal and financial health, and actionable steps borrowers can take today to avoid penalties and default.4.    The Student Loan Doctor LLC, founded in 2016, has been recognized as the first African American and woman-owned student loan repayment company in the country. 5.    The City of Philadelphia has also given the business two citations for its impact on the Philadelphia community. 6.    The Student Loan Doctor LLC was designed to educate others about their student loan debt and assist them in making a tangible repayment plan. 7.    The social impact goal of the business is to help a generation of borrowers become free of debt to promote social mobility and wealth building. #STRAW #BEST #SHMS  Support the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed, Dr. Sonia Lewis, is the CEO of award-winning business The Student Loan Doctor LLC. She is considered the people's expert on all matters related to student loan debt repayment. She has over 14 years of practical higher education and financial aid experience.   Dr. Lewis is an expert speaker across all audiences, regardless of age. She has been invited to share her expertise in written work, conferences, or live media: CNN, The White House Briefing on Advancing Equity for Women and Girls of Color, Black Enterprise, SALON Magazine, RT America, Essence Magazine, KYW News Radio 1060 AM, Fox 29, The BET Network, Money Magazine, Forbes, Investfest (EYL) and a host of other notable platforms across the nation. Sonia is also a 3-time self-published author. Company Description *The Student Loan Doctor LLC has been recognized as the first African American and woman-owned student loan repayment company in the country. The City of Philadelphia has also awarded us two citations for our business's impact on the Philadelphia community. The company was designed to educate others about their student loan debt and provide assistance in making a tangible plan for repayment. The social impact goal of the business is to help a generation of borrowers become free of debt to promote social mobility and wealth building. Talking Points/Questions *1.    Student Loan Forgiveness and the Election: How the current administration's policies are shaping forgiveness programs and what borrowers can expect from candidates in the upcoming election.2.    Financial Freedom and Student Loans: Why student loan debt is a major obstacle to financial milestones like homeownership and investing, and how to navigate debt to move towards true financial freedom.3.    Staying in Good Standing: Why keeping your loans in good standing is critical for personal and financial health, and actionable steps borrowers can take today to avoid penalties and default.4.    The Student Loan Doctor LLC, founded in 2016, has been recognized as the first African American and woman-owned student loan repayment company in the country. 5.    The City of Philadelphia has also given the business two citations for its impact on the Philadelphia community. 6.    The Student Loan Doctor LLC was designed to educate others about their student loan debt and assist them in making a tangible repayment plan. 7.    The social impact goal of the business is to help a generation of borrowers become free of debt to promote social mobility and wealth building. #STRAW #BEST #SHMS  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed, Dr. Sonia Lewis, is the CEO of award-winning business The Student Loan Doctor LLC. She is considered the people's expert on all matters related to student loan debt repayment. She has over 14 years of practical higher education and financial aid experience.   Dr. Lewis is an expert speaker across all audiences, regardless of age. She has been invited to share her expertise in written work, conferences, or live media: CNN, The White House Briefing on Advancing Equity for Women and Girls of Color, Black Enterprise, SALON Magazine, RT America, Essence Magazine, KYW News Radio 1060 AM, Fox 29, The BET Network, Money Magazine, Forbes, Investfest (EYL) and a host of other notable platforms across the nation. Sonia is also a 3-time self-published author. Company Description *The Student Loan Doctor LLC has been recognized as the first African American and woman-owned student loan repayment company in the country. The City of Philadelphia has also awarded us two citations for our business's impact on the Philadelphia community. The company was designed to educate others about their student loan debt and provide assistance in making a tangible plan for repayment. The social impact goal of the business is to help a generation of borrowers become free of debt to promote social mobility and wealth building. Talking Points/Questions *1.    Student Loan Forgiveness and the Election: How the current administration's policies are shaping forgiveness programs and what borrowers can expect from candidates in the upcoming election.2.    Financial Freedom and Student Loans: Why student loan debt is a major obstacle to financial milestones like homeownership and investing, and how to navigate debt to move towards true financial freedom.3.    Staying in Good Standing: Why keeping your loans in good standing is critical for personal and financial health, and actionable steps borrowers can take today to avoid penalties and default.4.    The Student Loan Doctor LLC, founded in 2016, has been recognized as the first African American and woman-owned student loan repayment company in the country. 5.    The City of Philadelphia has also given the business two citations for its impact on the Philadelphia community. 6.    The Student Loan Doctor LLC was designed to educate others about their student loan debt and assist them in making a tangible repayment plan. 7.    The social impact goal of the business is to help a generation of borrowers become free of debt to promote social mobility and wealth building. #STRAW #BEST #SHMS  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to the All4Ed Flash, where we are cutting through the noise to bring you the latest in education policy news. In this episode, we are discussing college and career pathways and a new report that All4Ed co-authored with Ed Trust titled ‘A Vision for Equitable Pathways: Enhancing Support and Innovation in College and Career Counseling.' All4Ed Website: https://all4ed.org Twitter: @All4Ed Instagram: @All4Ed Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/all4ed

Without proactively removing the structures and systems that have contributed to inequity, place-based collaboratives can not make a meaningful impact on the lives of those most excluded and underestimated in communities. However, given the increasing anti-DEI political and cultural headwinds unfolding in the US and several other countries, communities are facing increased challenges pursuing their equity work.To explore this topic, we share an audio recording from the Day 3 opening panel discussion at the 2024 Collective Impact Action Summit. The panel discusses the challenges collaboratives are facing in their work to advance equity and how collaboratives can navigate through this adversity to continue making progress towards their collective goals. This session was originally held on May 2, 2024.Featuring:Jennifer Splansky Juster, Executive Director, Collective Impact ForumMonique Miles, Managing Director, Aspen Institute Forum for Community SolutionsPaul Schmitz, Senior Advisor, Collective Impact ForumJunious Williams, Senior Advisor, Collective Impact ForumResources and FootnotesAspen Institute Forum for Community SolutionsLeading Inside OutJunious Williams Consulting, Inc.Targeted UniversalismCentering Equity in Collective ImpactRacial Equity ToolkitCIAS 2024 Keynote 2: Power Building, Trust, and Relationships: Supporting Movement Beyond Moments of Reckoning'More on Collective ImpactInfographic: What is Collective Impact?Resource List: Getting Started in Collective ImpactThe Intro music, entitled “Running,” was composed by Rafael Krux, and can be found here and is licensed under CC: By 4.0.The outro music, entitled “Deliberate Thought,” was composed by Kevin Macleod. Licensed under CC: By.Have a question related to collaborative work that you'd like to have discussed on the podcast? Contact us at: https://www.collectiveimpactforum.org/contact-us/

Stanfort J. Perry has more than 30 years of progressive leadership experience promoting the health, independence, and inclusion of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Perry currently serves as CEO of AHRC Nassau, Brookville Center for Children's Services, and Citizens Options Unlimited – one of the largest disability services networks in the United States. Under Perry's leadership, AHRC Nassau and Citizens Options Unlimited have been recognized as two of four agencies with Compass designation from New York State. AHRC Nassau was also named by Forbes as one of “America's Best-in-State Employers.”    https://www.ahrc.org/ Don't forget to follow or subscribe to The Heart of Giving Podcast and leave a comment on iTunes. Follow us on Instagram @bbbwisegive and on X @wisegiving. 

MSU Strategic Plan 2030: Empowering Excellence, Advancing Equity and Expanding Impact identifies goals within six key themes: student success, staff and faculty success, discovery; creativity, and innovation for excellence and global impact; sustainable health; stewardship and sustainability; and diverse, equity, and inclusion. On this edition of MSU Today, we'll be focusing on the discovery, creativity, and innovation for excellence and global impact theme of the plan.  Vice President for Strategic Initiatives Bill Beekman talks with Vice President for Research and Innovation Douglas Gage about progress on implementation of the theme. Conversation Highlights: (1:22) – Why is research important to MSU? (3:00) – What are some examples of MSU research that can and does impact citizens' lives? (10:05) – How are we measuring progress on our goal of achieving $1 billion in research expenditures by 2030? (12:25) – What is the Global Impact Initiative and how has it helped drive our research success? (16:23) – What is the process from newly minted PhD to funded researcher? (21:38) – You're a researcher yourself. How did plant biochemistry become your career passion? (26:46) – How do you spend your limited free time? Listen to “MSU Today with Russ White” on the radio and through Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your shows.

In this episode, EALA talks with Dr. Jacquie Horgan, the VP of Education at Full STEAM Forward, a non-profit organization that provides free, after-school STEAM programming to young girls of color from underserved communities. Listen in as they discuss how Full STEAM Forward is using UDL to reach all learners, and how they are advancing equity in education by inspiring girls to love science. To learn more, visit fullsteamforward.org  For the full transcript go to: bit.ly/5MinsWithFullSteamForward 

Last year, ADCES received funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention toward work aimed at advancing access to diabetes education and prevention resources for those in underserved communities. In anticipation of updates on progress made thus far at this year's upcoming annual meeting, we're resharing a previous episode of The Huddle in which Angela Forfia from ADCES and Sarah Ann Piper from Emory Centers explained how this will come to life over the next 5 years. Listen to more episodes of The Huddle at adces.org/perspectives/the-huddle-podcast.Learn more about ADCES and the many benefits of membership at adces.org/join.

Join Lisa Brown Alexander as she chats with Sheri Chaney Jones, Founder & CEO of SureImpact, about attracting “rockstar talent,” fostering a mission-driven culture and CEO self-care. Delving further, they explore how to leverage AI for efficiency in a way that amplifies the role of the human element. This conversation illuminates the transformative power of data, empathy, and connection in shaping a more impactful and inclusive future for organizations and companies alike. In this episode, you'll hear: Why data is one of the most powerful tool for nonprofits to tell their story How AI will allow nonprofits to increase efficiencies for team members to focus more on human-oriented tasks The importance of the equity lens within SureImpact's product to uncover and address inequities with data Why the key to a diverse and inclusive workforce starts with the talent pipeline How “empathy” functions as one of the company's core values  About SureImpact SureImpact is the only technology solution specifically designed for all members of the social-good sector. Our proven collaborative infrastructure combines case management, impact measurement, and reporting to enhance your organization's delivery of mission-critical services, engage your communities, attract new sources of funding, and increase trust with existing funders. By demonstrating the degree to which you are changing the world, funders and other stakeholders will become more invested in your cause than ever before. Learn more about SureImpact.  About Sheri For more than 20 years, Sheri Chaney Jones has applied performance management, evaluation, and organization behavior best practices to non-profit organizations and government agencies to improve outcomes and efficiencies. An author, professor, and internationally recognized expert, Sheri believes in data, metrics, and accountability. Read Sheri's full bio. About Lisa Driven to serve the often-overlooked people management needs for the social impact sector, Lisa set out to build a market where one didn't exist. She founded Nonprofit HR, the leading talent management firm in the country that works exclusively with the nonprofit sector. Read Lisa's full bio. About Switch The Switch offers access to Nonprofit HR's talent management knowledge presented by our expert consultants, media partners, and guests from across the social impact sector. For over 20 years, Nonprofit HR has produced content that illuminates critical, timely and insightful knowledge for leaders of social impact organizations. Insights from this podcast shine light on the full talent management lifecycle, from employee attraction to organizational culture, engagement, performance management and retention.

Welcome to Talking to Grandma, a weekly podcast that elevates stories, science, and strategies to help you raise and teach multilingual and bilingual children. Hosted by Dr. Veronica Benavides, founder and CEO of Bilingual Generation, an organization that helps children with bilingualism in their bones stay connected to their heritage languages and cultures. In today's episode, we speak with the insightful, witty, and humble Conor P. Williams. In our conversation, he shares his research on expanding equitable and multilingual learning opportunities for young, linguistically diverse children in the United States.  Listen to hear us discuss the colonization of dual language programs and the importance of equity and access in these spaces.  Check out these articles: The Intrusion of White Families Into Bilingual Schools Ensuring Equitable Access to Dual-Language Immersion Programs: Supporting English Learners' Emerging Bilingualism

This week on MissionCTRL, Dr. Chaka Felder-McEntire joined Ramon and the PD Flight Crew to share what she's been up to at Higher Heights since making the leap to being its full time Executive Director.. On Saturday, March 23, from 9:00 am to 11:30 am, Higher Heights will host an ⁠Educational Summit ⁠ at the Canal Dock Boathouse in New Haven.  In 2003, Dr. Felder-McEntire started Higher Heights as a social side hustle while working as a school counselor. The mission of Higher Heights Youth Empowerment Programs, Inc. is to change the lives of under-represented college-bound students by empowering, encouraging, and equipping them to obtain a post-secondary education. Chaka started her college career with ambitions of becoming an interior designer. However, after just a week, she realized it wasn't a good fit, so she recalibrated and charted a course more aligned with her purpose and passion. Dr. Felder-McEntire is a 20+ year educational administrator with expertise in leadership, diversity and equity, school counseling, and college & career readiness. Born and raised in Harlem, Chaka's dad was an NYC Police Officer, her mother was an NYC Public school teacher, and her grandmother was a social worker who worked with Percy Sutton and Shirley Chisholm.  Tune in to hear how Dr. Felder-McEntire turned her social side hustle, with an astounding 100% high school graduation rate and 95% college enrollment rate, into her main mission. Before launching into Chaka's story, Ramon and the PD Flight Crew cover UCONN Basketball, Caitlin Clark's history-making season, and the backlash over Wendy's surge pricing. . . . Find Mission CTRL on Anchor, Apple Podcast, Spotify, and our website. Mission CTRL aims to ignite the innovative spirit inside us all through providing budding and successful entrepreneurs and community leaders with a platform to share their stories and inspire others. Tune in every Wednesday and catch up with the team at Peralta Design as we unleash the origin stories behind some exceptional leaders, share marketing/branding insights, and navigate the ever-changing currents of pop culture. Subscribe for weekly branding and entrepreneurial content here!  To learn more about Peralta Design's work visit peraltadesign.com. #welaunchbrands #digitalagency #mbeagency #mbe #digital #branding #marketing #web #startups #creative #BrandU #w2 #fulltime #leadership #contentcreator #contentstrategy #marketingstrategy #entrepreneurs #business #launchyourbrand

White Men's Needs and Role in Advancing Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. Join hosts Dr. Sheryl White and Dr. Undraye Howard as they explore some of the needs White Men may have and roles they could play to help advance equity, diversity, and inclusion. Special guests joining the conversation are Ronald (Ron) Clewer, Illinois Market President for Gorman & Company; Matt Fitzgerald, Senior Pastor, Saint Paul United Church of Christ, Chicago, IL; and John Everett Till, Senior Vice President of Strategy and Innovation for the Family Partnership in Minnesota. Tune in to Leadership Matters. Informing leaders. Inspiring Solutions!

White Men's Needs and Role in Advancing Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. Join hosts Dr. Sheryl White and Dr. Undraye Howard as they explore some of the needs White Men may have and roles they could play to help advance equity, diversity, and inclusion. Special guests joining the conversation are Ronald (Ron) Clewer, Illinois Market President for Gorman & Company; Matt Fitzgerald, Senior Pastor, Saint Paul United Church of Christ, Chicago, IL; and John Everett Till, Senior Vice President of Strategy and Innovation for the Family Partnership in Minnesota. Tune in to Leadership Matters. Informing leaders. Inspiring Solutions!

California's Local Control Funding Formula or LCFF took a major step towards advancing equity.  But as LCFF was coming into existence 10 years ago, education and community leaders in the state's largest school district, Los Angeles Unified, recognized this new formula might not go far enough in helping to address deeply rooted inequities within its student population.  Through a unique partnership between the local community and school district, the groundbreaking Student Equity Need Index (SENI) was born. In 2024, the SENI turns ten. It's an example of a powerful partnership between students, parents, community advocates and school district leaders to drive resource equity. SENI is a research-based index that uses comprehensive academic and community-based indicators to rank schools from highest to lowest according to student need. With these rankings, LAUSD can more accurately understand the needs of its schools and equitably distribute funds to address them.  In many ways, the SENI is a more robust precursor to the state's new Equity Multiplier,  adopted in the 2023 Budget Act, which will target some additional funding directly to schools.In this episode, Pedro Salcido, Deputy Superintendent of Business Services and Operations for Los Angeles Unified School District, and Jessenia Reyes, Associate Director of K-12 Policy for the Equity Team at Catalyst California, take us deep inside the SENI.  They share with host Jason Willis how SENI was developed and how it evolved, the impact it has had to date, and how the district and community groups worked together and through some difficult tensions to build the system. While the SENI originated in California's largest school district, it's an exciting homegrown model that districts around the state can learn from and potentially customize to better address their communities' unique needs.About Our GuestsJessenia Reyes is the Associate Director of K-12 Policy at Catalyst California, a systems change nonprofit organization, and part of the Equity Alliance for L.A.'s Kids that includes Community Coalition in South LA, Inner-City Struggle in East LA, and the Partnership for Los Angeles Schools, which advocated for the SENI.Pedro Salcido is the Deputy Superintendent of Business Services and Operations for Los Angeles USD, the state's largest school district and the second-largest in the nation.  Prior to his current role, Pedro served as Chief of Staff managing all District academic and nonacademic operations, activities and  initiatives, as well as serving as the Superintendent's principal liaison to the Board of Education. Among many other roles and accomplishments, he served as the leading staff member who developed and implemented the District's SENI, an equity-based funding allocation that today has grown to distribute nearly $700 million to the neediest schools in the district..LinksCatalyst California SENI page LAUSD SENI pageBudgeting for Educational Equity podcast is presented by CASBO and WestEd. We are grateful to the Sobrato Family Foundation for additional support. Our series is written and produced by Paul Richman and Jason Willis. Music and editing  by Tommy Dunbar. Alyssa Perez and Hannah Jarmolowski at WestEd provide research and develop written briefs that go along with many episodes.

Episode 3 of Season 11 features Grace Frances . With over 20 years at the frontlines of social change, Grace serves as the Director of Community Partnerships at End Violence Against Women International, where she has forged impactful programs like the Sexual Assault Medical Forensic Exam Virtual Practicum. Holding a Master's in Public Administration, she is a relentless advocate for rights, justice, and equity and a more sustainable world. Why You Should Tune In: Gain career wisdom from a seasoned advocate who has navigated the complex landscape of social justice and policy change. Learn actionable strategies for making a meaningful impact in your career, from entry-level roles to leadership positions. Discover how to build and sustain community partnerships that are the cornerstone of effective change. In This Episode, We'll Dive Into: 1. Career Wisdom in Advocacy: Grace will share her insights on building a fulfilling career in social justice and advocacy. 2. Innovative Programs for Change: Understand the behind-the-scenes work that goes into forgingpioneering initiatives like the Sexual Assault Medical Forensic Exam Virtual Practicum. 3. Navigating the Advocacy Ecosystem: Grace will discuss how to work effectively across sectors, including law enforcement and community organizations, to create a more equitable world. 4. Working on Complex Challenges and Driving Policy Change: Learn how to tackle intricate issues and influence policy to make a lasting impact. 5. Sustaining Work and Wellbeing: Grace will offer tips on how to maintain your passion and wellbeing in the often long, hard slog of changemaking. Don't miss this episode packed with career-focused insights and actionable tips to elevate your impact! PCDN.global News Check out previous Seasons & Episodes of our Award-Winning Social Change Career Podcast. Become a member of the PCDN Career Campus to get daily access (to job opportunities) community (network with other impact professionals); learning with sector-experts and exclusive workshops as well as weekly office hours. Basically a cup of coffee or two for a 24/7 career center for impact professionals.

With so many clinical innovations abound, it's easy to get excited about groundbreaking drugs, consumer technologies and even possible cures for rare diseases. However, the industry must recognize its own limitations in order to make these advancements accessible and equitable. At the end of August, hundreds of healthcare leaders gathered at Advisory Board's Clinical Innovation Summit in Minneapolis to learn about the implications of the transformation of patient care across the industry. The Radio Advisory team orchestrated a live podcast recording with thought leaders across the industry to talk about embedding equity in innovation. In this special live episode of Radio Advisory, host Rachel (Rae) Woods invites Maia Laing, SVP of Health Equity for UnitedHealth Group, and Michael Mejia, Advisory Board's director of life sciences research, to discuss how leaders can think about deploying, designing, and financing clinical innovations in an equitable way. Throughout the conversation, they discuss how payers and providers – not just life sciences – can rethink their practices to ensure advancements in innovation are shared equitably. Links: Dive into topics like AI and weight management drugs at Advisory Board's Virtual Clinical Innovation Summit, coming up on October 4-5. Learn more and register. 7 trends shaping life sciences strategies in 2023 Health Equity landing page Learn more about Advisory Board Summits Need a quick answer to a healthcare question? Ask Advisory! Whether it's about where the market is headed, or how to navigate our website our team of experts are just a call or email away. Visit ask.advisory.com or email ask@advisory.com to learn more. Advisory Board is a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group. All Advisory Board research, expert perspectives, and recommendations remain independent.

Episode Summary:Angela Forfia from ADCES and Sarah Ann Piper from Emory Centers joined us live at ADCES23 to talk about an exciting new partnership on a grant offered by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The grant will focus on advancing access to diabetes education and prevention resources for those in underserved communities. Hear as Angela and Sarah explain how this will come to life over the next 5 years.Resources:Learn more about the MATCH grant and ADCES's role here: Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists to participate in $50 million cooperative agreement to expand diabetes prevention efforts. (diabeteseducator.org)Learn more about Emory Centers here: Home - Emory Centers for Public Health Training and Technical Assistance

Claudia Romo Edelman is the Founder of We Are All Human, a foundation that brings people together to rediscover our common humanity by advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion. Claudia shares her personal story and life-long mission to increase visibility of the Hispanic community with host Anjelica Cazares. Claudia has over 25 years of experience as a social entrepreneur and marketer for social causes and has blazed new paths to advance equity for the Hispanic community in the US. Tune in to hear her inspiring story as we kick off Hispanic Heritage Month! To learn more, visit us at latinaleadershippodcast.com

NEVI is one of the first Justice40-covered programs to be implemented nationally, and we now have a chance to avoid repeating harmful transportation investments in underserved communities. Through conversations with stakeholders and a comprehensive review of initial state NEVI plans, we'll hear from EV equity advocates Rachel Patterson from Evergreen and Moe Khatib from Atlas Public Policy on how states can lead on equitable charging deployment centering disadvantaged communities.

White Men's Needs and Role in Advancing Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. Join hosts Dr. Sheryl White and Dr. Undraye Howard as they explore some of the needs White Men may have and roles they could play to help advance equity, diversity, and inclusion. Special guests joining the conversation are Ronald (Ron) Clewer, Illinois Market President for Gorman & Company, and John Everett Till, Senior Vice President of Strategy and Innovation for the Family Partnership in Minnesota. Tune in to Leadership Matters. Informing leaders. Inspiring Solutions!

White Men's Needs and Role in Advancing Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. Join hosts Dr. Sheryl White and Dr. Undraye Howard as they explore some of the needs White Men may have and roles they could play to help advance equity, diversity, and inclusion. Special guests joining the conversation are Ronald (Ron) Clewer, Illinois Market President for Gorman & Company, and John Everett Till, Senior Vice President of Strategy and Innovation for the Family Partnership in Minnesota. Tune in to Leadership Matters. Informing leaders. Inspiring Solutions!

Listen in as Sharon (President and CEO, Yakima Valley Community Foundation) and Brenda (CEO Headwaters Foundation of Montana) share how they've worked with their boards and staff to transform their organizational cultures and center racial equity amid rural, politically conservative environments.  Along the way, Brenda shares the complexities of doing this work as a Brown woman in a conservative state, Sharon normalizes emotion and heart in the workplace, and together they emphasize that it's not only okay to be completely human, but also necessary to move this work forward.

“The Race Cards” is an interactive resource kit and activity designed for small groups. Working to end racism so that everyone thrives requires some uncomfortable conversations to be facilitated, because too often discussions about race either stay at the surface level or happen only among audiences steeped in knowledge about sociology, history, systemic racism, and privilege. The Race Cards create a safe space for an honest, authentic discussion in a way that is accessible to everyone. Dr. Kimberly Allen is the inaugural CEO of 904WARD. Her organization evolved the Jacksonville 904 dialing code into a new nonprofit whose mission is to create racial healing and equity through deep conversations and learning, trusting relationships, and collective action. Episode host Sarah Hohman invites Dr. Kimberly Allen and 904 resident Sharon LaSure-Roy to reflect on the practical application of The Race Cards and report on their use in a workshop at the Movement is Life annual caucus. Link to 904WARD resource page: https://904ward.org/racecards/  Copyright © Movement is Life 2023. All opinions expressed are the participants own. 

CMS replaced the Global and Professional Direct Contracting (GPDC) Model with the redesigned ACO Realizing Equity, Access, and Community Health (REACH) Model in 2023. ACO REACH is the first accountable care model to directly address health equity and access to care, with a specific directive to meet the needs of patients from marginalized and underserved communities.    Whether you are participating in ACO REACH, the model provides vital insights into the future of value-based care and care collaboration. This panel will discuss the incentives and requirements laid out by the new ACO REACH model and how organizations can develop action plans to identify differences or disparities in their members' health status.   Panelists: Gary Jacobs, Executive Director, Center for Government Relations and Public Policy, VillageMD; Kate Casaday, MPH, Director of Market Operations, CareMount Health Solutions; Ashley Perry, MPH, Chief Solutions Officer, Socially Determined   Bios: https://www.sharedpurposeconnect.com/events/aco-reach-advancing-equity-and-optimizing-performance/   This episode is sponsored by Socially Determined Socially Determined is leading the transformation of healthcare delivery and payment through social risk analytics and solutions. Our SocialScapeⓇ SaaS platform, data and industry-leading expertise empower health systems, plans and other risk-bearing organizations to manage risk better, improve outcomes and advance equity at scale. Recently named by Fierce Healthcare as one of the 15 most promising healthcare companies, Socially Determined is headquartered in Washington, DC. Visit the website at www.sociallydetermined.com.

For the final episode of 2022, we continue our annual tradition of inviting guests to reflect on Mathematica's work with its partners in advancing equity, addressing the climate crisis, improving public well-being, and the role that evidence played in it. This year's guests are Nancy Murray, Jill Constantine, and Chris Trenholm, who oversee Mathematica's International, Human Services, and Health business units, respectively. On the episode, they discuss the following topics: • Where they see signs of progress in the use of evidence • The increasingly important role of evidence in understanding and addressing inequities • Reasons to be optimistic about the growing use of evidence in improving people's lives in 2023 A full transcript of the episode is available here: mathematica.org/blogs/advancing-equity-and-addressing-the-climate-crisis-in-2022-the-year-of-evidence-for-action

This episode features a conversation with Nate Mazzuca, Director of Training and Development for Career Path Services, as he provides an overview of the organization's REDI (Race, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion) team. Discover the impetus behind the creation of the team and some of the feedback so far about the REDI team. Nate also shares his thoughts about the vision for the team moving forward.     

Dr. Deborah H.C. Gin invites us to explore how we, as women leaders, can use data to our advantage to shed light in unknown places. She names specific challenges women of color in leadership positions face, names the -isms women are subject to, and lists practical strategies to address them.ResourcesATS Research & Data: https://www.ats.edu/ATS-Research-Staff-Deborah-H-C-GinArticle from AAWOL, written by Dr. Gin: When Self-Denial is Beautiful--Host: ISAAC // @isaacfellowship // www.isaacweb.orgCo-host / Sound Producer: Joana ChoiMusic: Paul ChoiDisclaimer: The views, actions, and affiliations of guests invited to this podcast do not always reflect ISAAC'S official stances; they belong to the guests. This podcast is a platform for voices to be shared and perspectives to be discussed.

With professional training as an engineer and in organizational behavior, Dr. Greer Jordan shares how she has navigated approaching equity, inclusion and belonging work from a systems approach, always seeking to understand how people best function together.  Dr. Jordan also explains why we must remember that we are mutually dependent upon one another – and that we may not always agree, but it's critical to work together to create a more inclusive world for all.  Highlights:  04:56 For some reason, I was a person who observed: What's the impact of the environment on people's behavior? We have our individual locus of control, of course, but we also have our context.  07:22 I was never an advocate for making diversity training mandatory because it's a developmental thing people need to do.  11:58 If you don't have that psychological well-being, if you don't feel safe in your environment, it's kind of hard to extend yourself to other people, frankly. You're in survival mode. 15:39 I know it sounds simple, but you need to talk with people and get to a certain point in a relationship with people where they are really telling you and really talking about what the actual need is, not what people's wants are. 22:32 If we don't agree that we need to coexist or that we're mutually dependent, it's hard even to get into the conversation in the first place.  Connect with Tammy Belton-Davis https://www.linkedin.com/in/tammybeltondavis/ (LinkedIn) Connect with Dr. Greer Jordan  https://www.linkedin.com/in/c-greer-jordan-ph-d-mba-5709625/ (LinkedIn) https://www.mcw.edu/departments/office-of-diversity-and-inclusion/people/c-greer-jordan-mba-phd (website)

Dr. Cardinale Smith, of the Mt. Sinai Health System, and Dr. Stephanie Wheeler, of the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, discuss key research featured at the 2022 ASCO Quality Care Symposium, including practical solutions to advance equity, new trends in cancer care delivery, and novel approaches in palliative and supportive care.   TRANSCRIPT Dr. Cardinale Smith: Welcome to the ASCO Daily News podcast. I'm Dr. Cardinale Smith, a professor in the division of Hematology and Medical Oncology and Department of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York, and the chair-elect of the 2022 ASCO Quality Care Symposium. I'm your guest host today and delighted to welcome the chair of the Symposium, Dr. Stephanie Wheeler. Dr. Wheeler is a professor in the Department of Health Policy and Management and associate director of Community Outreach and Engagement at the University of North Carolina Leinberger Comprehensive Cancer Center. We'll be discussing practical solutions and key research to advance equity and quality in cancer care, new trends in cancer care in the home and local community, novel approaches in palliative and supportive care, and other key takeaways from the meeting. Our full disclosures are available in the transcript of this episode, and disclosures relating to all episodes of the ASCO Daily News podcast are available on our transcripts at: asco.org/podcasts. Dr. Wheeler, it's great to be speaking with you today. Dr. Stephanie Wheeler: Thank you, Dr. Smith. I'm excited to be here. Dr. Cardinale Smith: Well, I'm super excited that I just got to see you, and it was fantastic that we had a hybrid event that really allowed our participants to meet in person and allowed folks who couldn't be in person to participate virtually. Cancer health equity was a major theme this year with sessions that explored how to incorporate equity into our work. Can you highlight a few takeaways for us? Dr. Stephanie Wheeler: Absolutely. And yes, it was such a delight to see you in person. And I'll just note that at this 10th anniversary of the Quality Care Symposium, we had record attendance - over 700 participants. So, I was really excited to have that level of engagement in this meeting. So, you know that as a planning committee, we really prioritized centering equity in our content this year, and I think it was reflected in every session at the meeting. Our very first educational session featured Drs. Chanita Hughes Halbert, Meera Vimala Ragavan, Victoria Blinder, and Sam Cykert, as well as community advocate, Terrence Muhammad, from the Greensboro Health Disparities Collaborative. Together, they provided important foundational and conceptual context to really set the stage for the rest of the meeting. Most importantly, they discussed specific evidence-based interventions designed to improve racial, socioeconomic, and rural health equity. These included the Accure Realtime Health Alerts Intervention with Navigation and Bias Training and Financial Hardship screening. Later in the meeting, we heard from Dr. Joannie Ivory presenting Abstract 68, who shared that we really need to take our trials where minoritized and historically disadvantaged populations live. In that study, geographic areas with greater numbers of black residents did a better job recruiting black participants to clinical trials, and the trial itself built in structural factors designed to ensure that at least 30% black participants were accrued. I also want to shine a light on the wonderful abstracts that were presented by Drs. Qasim Hussaini and Qinjin Fan, Abstract 69 and 3, which focused on association between historical housing discrimination and modern-day mortgage discrimination in colon and lung cancer treatments and outcomes respectively. I think this work just further underscores that racism is structural and societal and that we need to be paying attention to not only how we deliver oncology care, but policy in the banking world, the housing world, education, transportation infrastructure, and so much more, if we're serious about undoing disparities in cancer. Dr. Cardinale Smith: Yeah, and I'm probably biased since I had a role in planning this meeting. I definitely appreciate the focus on not just calling out these issues, but really thinking about how we start implementing interventions to really overcome them. Thank you for that really wonderful summary. The symposium also featured many trends in quality care, such as patient-reported outcomes measurement to monitor quality and patients' experiences. What are the sessions and abstracts that you think will give our listeners new ideas about how to integrate patient-reported outcomes into real-world settings? Dr. Stephanie Wheeler: Well, as you know, this continues to be an ongoing theme of the ASCO Quality Symposium. And I was really particularly encouraged this year that the focus was on implementation of PRO monitoring in real-world settings. So, just to highlight a few of the sessions that stood out to me were, dual abstracts 243 and 242 that were presented by Drs. Sandra Wong and Jessica Bian, showing symptom-reporting implementation in the medical oncology space, as well as the surgical oncology space, participating in the eSyM study at multiple cancer centers. In addition, we had an educational session that followed in which Drs. William Dale, Manali Patel and Sarah Hawley, presented work describing their efforts to implement geriatric assessment, multimodal symptom-control monitoring interventions in racially diverse populations, and a prostate cancer symptom-focused self-management intervention respectively. Then towards the end of the meeting, we also heard from Mike Hassett, presenting Abstract 241, who talked about differences in web versus mobile devices for ePRO reporting, and how those can really elicit different types of symptoms that are reported by different types of patients. We know that the digital divide is real in America, and so as we think about how to get patients to report their symptoms in meaningful, actionable ways in real-time, we have to be mindful of the modalities in which we're eliciting those symptoms. So, it's clear to me that the discussion has really moved beyond why we need to monitor patient-reported outcomes. I think Ethan Basch's work and others has really demonstrated that clearly to how best we can optimize it for patients' benefits while working within the constraints of existing EHRs and workflows, and of course, the constraints of our Wi-Fi connectivity in rural communities. Let me ask you a question. How about that? So, the palliative care abstract track was a new feature this year, and I was really excited about it. And I'd really love to know from your perspective as a specialist in Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine, how do new approaches that are going to be important in oncology best meet the needs of our patients? And how did this year's session content advance that field directly? Dr. Cardinale Smith: In addition to the implementation of patient-reported outcomes, which you spoke about, which I think is really incredibly critical, especially because we know that the data suggests that that's also associated with not only improvement of quality of life, but also survival. I was really excited to help moderate a session along with Dr. Shanthi Sivendran on the panel focused around advanced care planning, and really thinking about, "Is it time for a change?" And so, on that panel with us, were experts leading advanced care planning, Drs. Alcorn, Hickman, Montgomery, Paladino, and Rhodes. And really the topic of the conversation centered on changing the frame of thinking away from focusing just on documentation, but more about the conversation itself, and the focus on goal-concordant care, and how do we align goals and values with the cares received, and how do we talk about that? We also talked about how we align that with measurement. So, as we move towards value-based care in Oncology, how do we have better outcome measurements to capture impact? Like recently approved measures in the palliative care space of being seen and heard that was discussed. And shifting gears a little bit, we heard in an oral abstract presentation number 300 by Dr. Riaz, talking about outcomes of hospitalized patients with solid cancers receiving immunotherapy. We know that that is a group who are often receiving treatment closer to the end of their life in the hospital setting, and we don't have lots of data about how successful those treatments are. And what that data demonstrated among 159 patients over four academic medical centers, is that about approximately 30% of them who received inpatient immunotherapy actually died in the hospital. And so, I think that has really important implications as we think about the quality of life for these patients, as we also think about those quality metrics that we have to be adherent to. Continuing to think about how that impacts financial stressors for patients. You know, financial toxicity is a recurring theme at many of our ASCO meetings, and at this Quality meeting, we had a session that featured a multi-layered approach to financial toxicity solutions. Can you tell us about some of the key features of this approach? Dr. Stephanie Wheeler: Of course. Yeah. This was a wonderful session. I just have to note that the session on advanced care planning, one of the things that I really loved about that, before I talk about financial toxicity, was that the roundtable focus of that session, that particular modality, I think, just lent itself so well to the type of discussion that we were having, and it just felt very interactive. We had lots of great input from the audience, and I've continued to hear, since the meeting, that people really appreciated that. And I have to attribute your leadership there to thinking carefully about how to do that session. So, we should think about that more in the future as well. Turning to financial toxicity, this, like equity, I think, was a recurring theme of this meeting. And in particular, I think the poster sessions also covered a lot of content in the financial hardship space. So, you mentioned the educational session focused on multi-layered approaches to solutions here. And this session featured new work from folks like Dr. Maria Pisu, Samilia Obeng-Gyasi, and Emeline Aviki, and they were all talking about interventions in their cancer centers that were focused on timely identification of financial hardship, and different ways in which it can be screened for and that it can be actionably responded to. And then, Dr. Aviki described approaches that their center has used to really develop a multidisciplinary financial working group to address concerns. And I thought that was really creative and showed that all of the right stakeholders were at the table at Memorial Sloan Kettering. And then that session finished with remarks by Joanna Morales about the legal parameters of financial hardship, which I think are increasingly being understood as a really important determinant of poor outcomes. And we all know the legal system is incredibly difficult to navigate for people who don't have a legal background, and I love that she described some of the actionable ways in which people can do things like: better understand their employment protections, better advocate for themselves to be sure that their workplace accommodations are being responded to, and also thinking about their ability to advocate more for themselves when it comes to things like social security, disability insurance applications, and the legal parameters there. She also talked about policy options, and so I think this is a must-listen-to session for anybody who's interested in thinking about screening for and developing institution-wide efforts to address financial hardship through identification, and through legal approaches and levers that can mitigate and hopefully prevent it. By next year, I think it's important that we know that there are at least five NCI-funded clinical trials underway that are testing additional navigation and insurance literacy interventions in multi-sites across the country. And so, I think it'll be really important to see what happens with those studies as they move forward. And there is an NCI-supported financial hardship session and workshop that is happening later this week that Dr. Janet De Moor invited all ASCO Quality attendees to come to. So, more on this, I think in the future, but I don't see this as a topic that will be left off the agenda for the ASCO Quality Symposium for many years to come. Dr. Cardinale Smith: Yeah, and hopefully we'll be able to have some of that data presented at the next meeting next year. And just following up on that theme of financial burdens for our patients, I really would like to encourage anyone who didn't get a chance to hear this year's keynote lecture from Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel of The University of Pennsylvania, to really take some time and go take a listen to it. Dr. Emanuel focused on payment structure and models and had several key takeaways that I thought were really important. His main conclusions were that we need to think through new policies related to drug pricing and accelerated approval, as these have really important implications for the cost of cancer care. He also talked about how oncologists and those of us in the cancer care space and cancer care delivery space, have an increasing role to sort of nudge the NIH to think about their role in the research and development process for drugs, and to boost clinical trial enrollment. Specifically thinking about the enrollment of minoritized populations. And then lastly, and probably most provocative, which is one of the reasons why we really wanted him to come and to speak at this meeting, is that we know financial toxicity is significant and needs to be addressed. And he proposed that once a person is diagnosed with cancer, insurance companies, Medicare, should eliminate any deductibles, co-payments, or co-insurance, and other types of cost-sharing for our cancer patients, which I think is an interesting viewpoint. Dr. Stephanie Wheeler: Yeah, I couldn't agree more. And as a health policy scholar, I was sort of jumping in my seat with excitement over some of the bold and innovative solutions that he put forward. I think another compelling speaker, and I know you'll agree with me, is Dr. Otis Brawley. He's the Bloomberg Distinguished Professor of Oncology and Epidemiology at Johns Hopkins University, and he was honored with the Joseph Simone Quality Care Award, which of course, is focused on, really, lifetime achievements in the areas of quality care delivery in cancer. He's been such a champion of cancer care equity, and really has devoted his whole career to advancing cancer prevention, screening, and treatment strategies, to end the racial, socioeconomic, and rural disparities that we see in prevention, detection, and treatment of cancer. One of the things that he really emphasized that I appreciated is that we have to be more thoughtful about the ways in which we think about cancer health disparities, recognizing that more treatment is not always good treatment, and the more money that we spend on futile treatments and unnecessary treatments, and unnecessary care, that actually wastes resources that we could have otherwise distributed more fairly to our marginalized and minoritized populations. And so, he made a very direct argument between overspending, overdiagnosis, and overtreatment in cancer, and how that actually contributes to disparities in care, and disparities in outcomes. And I think that that really motivates us to not only look at the national movements in health policy reforms as important to do from an efficiency perspective and from a cost-control perspective because we know that healthcare costs in America are wildly out of sync with the rest of the world and unsustainable, but also because they're a key contributor to differences and outcomes that we see, and that we have a moral imperative to address. So, I was just really inspired by his talk. He covered so much territory in a small amount of time, and I think his talk in particular, combined with Dr. Emanuel's talk, really set the stage for us to think about the integration of policy, and equity, and care delivery together as we move forward in this field. Dr. Cardinale Smith: Yeah, I am definitely a fan, and I think to highlight both of them, there are tangible things that we can all walk away in our everyday lives and start putting into practice, which I think is key for us to move the needle on any of these things. Dr. Stephanie Wheeler: Yes. And I might say just in response to that, that towards the end of the session, we had that great oral abstract session that Melissa Simon and Blase Polite were the discussants for, and they really continued this theme of not just really unpacking these deeply-rooted social and historical root determinants of differences in outcomes, differences in quality, and problematic equity issues in cancer care delivery. But I think that they also gave us a number of things, as you said, that each of us can do in a more meaningful way on a daily basis. You know, being more aware, promoting others, sponsoring others from different backgrounds, really standing aside and allowing others to shine, and that has been a theme of this meeting. It's something that we wrote about last year, that this meeting is a place where junior scholars and trainees can come and connect and can really find not only a place here but can find a stage here. And so, I think some of the comments that they encouraged us to think about were specifically related to professional development and lifting up others, and paying it forward, and it resonated with me, in addition to the many other things they suggested around just how our healthcare systems are designed, and how we need to break down barriers. Dr. Cardinale Smith: Well said. I could not have said it any better. Thank you, Dr. Wheeler, for coming on the podcast to give us these highlights from the 2022 ASCO Quality Care Symposium. Our listeners can find the links to the abstracts we've discussed on the transcript of this episode. Dr. Stephanie Wheeler: Thank you, Dr. Smith. It's my pleasure to be here with you today and to have co-hosted this planning committee and this meeting with you, and I am so thrilled for your leadership next year as you take the gavel, take the stage, and lead us forward. Dr. Cardinale Smith: I can't wait to get started. And to you, our listeners, thank you for your time today. If you value the insights that you hear on the ASCO Daily News podcast, please take a moment to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you get your podcast. Disclaimer: The purpose of this podcast is to educate and to inform. This is not a substitute for professional medical care and is not intended for use in the diagnosis or treatment of individual conditions. Guests on this podcast express their own opinions, experience, and conclusions. Guest statements on the podcast do not express the opinions of ASCO. The mention of any product, service, organization, activity, or therapy, should not be construed as an ASCO endorsement. Follow today's speakers: Dr. Cardinale Smith @cardismith  Dr. Stephanie Wheeler @StephWheelerUNC Want more related content? Listen to our podcasts on interventions to address financial toxicity. A Novel Approach to Address Financial Toxicity Dr. Derek Raghavan Has a Remedy to Mitigate Financial Toxicity in Cancer Treatment Follow ASCO on social media: @ASCO on Twitter ASCO on Facebook ASCO on LinkedIn Disclosures: Dr. Stephanie Wheeler: Research Funding (institution): Pfizer Foundation Travel, Accommodations, Expenses: Pfizer Dr. Cardinale Smith: None to disclose

Jackie Rantanen, co-head of impact investments at Hamilton Lane, a private markets asset management firm, and Garrett Wilson, head of Institutional Solutions at Hirtle Callaghan, an outsourced investment office, discuss their involvement with Steppingstone Scholars, an educational social mobility organization, with Sean Vereen, its president.

Dr. Jhanelle Gray, of the Moffitt Cancer Center and chair of the 2022 ASCO Annual Meeting Education Program, highlights must-see sessions that explore strategies to advance equity, innovation, and impact across the global cancer community.  Transcript: ASCO Daily News: Hello and welcome to the ASCO Daily News Podcast. I'm Geraldine Carroll, a reporter for ASCO Daily News. Today I'm delighted to welcome Dr. Jhanelle Gray. She is the department chair of thoracic oncology and co-leader of the Molecular Medicine Program at the Moffitt Cancer Center. She's also a professor at the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine and chair of the 2022 ASCO Annual Meeting Education Program. Dr. Gray will tell us about the hot topics and must-see educational sessions at this year's [ASCO] Annual Meeting. Dr. Gray's full disclosures are available in the show notes and disclosures of all guests on the podcast can be found on our transcripts at asco.org/podcasts. Dr. Gray, it's great to have you on the podcast today. Dr. Jhanelle Gray: Thank you for having me. I am excited to be here with you today and for the opportunity to chat with you about the upcoming 2022 ASCO Annual Meeting and the educational sessions. ASCO Daily News: Well, the theme of the Annual Meeting is advancing equitable cancer care through innovation. Can you tell us how equity and innovation are reflected in the Education Program? And what would you say are the must-see sessions in this year's program? Dr. Jhanelle Gray: I am excited about sharing and hearing the latest advances in our field so we can move toward impact innovation and equity across our global cancer care community. [In] many of the sessions that we have, the attendees will join us either online or in person, and really will help us come together with a common goal of reducing the cancer burden. The presidential theme from Dr. Everett Vokes has really helped us to formulate what these sessions are. A few of them that I think really align with where we want to go for this 2022 ASCO [Annual] Meeting are things such as looking at strategies to advance cancer equity in our cancer clinical trials. We also have sessions such as “Artificial Intelligence in Oncology: The Current Field and Where It Is Headed,” and this touches on our innovation piece. We also have some really great keynote speakers such as a session—our ASCO Town Hall, moderated by Dr. Monica Bertagnolli, a past ASCO president and she'll be talking to us about the future of the conduct of clinical trials after COVID-19. I hope this gives you a sense of the exciting topics we have as we work to identify and address the challenges in this global cancer care field. ASCO Daily News: Thanks. Well, a couple of other sessions that are really trying to address these challenges are 2 joint sessions. So, I'd like to ask you about those. The first one involves ASCO and the American Association for Cancer Research, or AACR. And the second one features ASCO and the European Cancer Organization (ECO). Can you tell us about the topics of these sessions and why you think it's important for participants to see these particular sessions? Dr. Jhanelle Gray: Thank you. That's a great question. And thank you to AACR and ECO for their engagement and collaboration in planning and designing these sessions. We work to ensure that both organization's priorities and expertise are truly represented. The ASCO-AACR joint session is titled, “ASCO/American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Joint Session: The Promise of DNA Damage Response and Repair in Cancer,” and the ASCO-ECO joint session is on HPV vaccination prevention and treatment. These sessions include hot topics in oncology and were planned intentionally with a common approach that is across DNA damage repair and HPV vaccines. I really want the audience to hear: What is the existent data from which we can learn? How do we work to expand upon these gains across various tumor types? What are those key opportunities to expand platforms, and they should include diagnostics and therapeutics across global populations? Overall, I think both of these sessions will help the audience to understand not only what present-day data is, but also learn where these fields are heading in the future. ASCO Daily News: Thank you. Well, the ASCO Voices session is a favorite of the ASCO Annual Meeting. The speakers this year from Nigeria, Ireland, Germany, and the United States will share personal stories focused on equity, global health, and innovation. I've had a chance to interview the speakers and their stories really capture the human spirit and convey a true desire to find innovative ways to improve the lives of patients and survivors. Is this session 1 of your favorites at the [ASCO] Annual Meeting? Dr. Jhanelle Gray: Absolutely. The ASCO Voices is truly a compelling session. It helps to highlight where we should focus in what can seem like a very busy meeting. It helps all of us, including health care professionals, industry partners, caregivers, to take that breath and recenter. Our focus is ultimately the patient, and these personal stories help to crosscut that oncology continuum. We have, of course, chosen those that helped to showcase and support the importance of the presidential theme. And you'll see that many of those have topics focused on issues that are most relevant to global health, innovation, and/or cancer equity. So, congratulations, and looking forward to all of the speakers in this session [and] hearing their talks. ASCO Daily News: Thank you, Dr. Gray. Is there anything else you'd like to add? Before we wrap up the podcast? Do you want to mention maybe some of the sessions that are on top of your list to attend? Dr. Jhanelle Gray: Absolutely. We have also, in addition to the educational session, you'll hear from others throughout these podcasts on the scientific sessions, also obviously looking very much forward to the plenary, looking forward to the award ceremony also. It's just been an absolute pleasure to be working with Dr. Sonali on scientific sessions, as well as obviously Dr. Everett Vokes, our current president. ASCO Daily News: Well, thank you very much, Dr. Gray, for being on the podcast today. And thank you for your work as chair of the 2022 ASCO Annual Meeting Education Program. Dr. Jhanelle Gray: It's been an absolute pleasure to spend time with you today. If I can also take a moment to thank the ASCO staff, just what a phenomenal team and so those that are listening, I look forward to seeing you hopefully some of you at least in person at the meeting. ASCO Daily News: Wonderful! Thanks to our listeners for your time today. If you're enjoying the content on the podcast, please take a moment to rate, review, and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Disclosure: Dr. Jhanelle Gray: Honoraria: Merck Sharp & Dohme, Axiom HC Strategies, Inivata Consulting or Advisory Role: Novartis, AstraZeneca, Blueprint Medicines, Bristol Myers Squibb, EMD Serono, Lilly, AstraZeneca, Sanofi, Merck Sharp & Dohme, Janssen Scientific Affairs, AstraZeneca/MedImmune, Loxo, Jazz Pharmaceuticals, Janssen Research Funding (Institution): Array BioPharma, Merck, AstraZeneca, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Boehringer Ingelheim, Genentech/Roche, G1 Therapeutics, Novartis, Pfizer, Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research Travel, Accommodations, Expenses: Merck Sharp & Dohme, Inivata, Merck, EMD Serono, Novartis Disclaimer: The purpose of this podcast is to educate and to inform. This is not a substitute for professional medical care and is not intended for use in the diagnosis or treatment of individual conditions. Guests on this podcast express their own opinions, experience, and conclusions. Guest statements on the podcast do not express the opinions of ASCO. The mention of any product, service, organization, activity, or therapy should not be construed as an ASCO endorsement.  

In this edition of HPS Insights, HPS Partner Tony Fratto and Senior Director Stephanie Dodge host Fanta Traore, Executive Director and Co-Founder of the Sadie Collective, and Young-Chan Lim and Doug Ortiz, members of the working group for the Cross-Policy School White Paper on Anti-Racism, for a conversation on racial equity in graduate public policy programs. Fanta, Young-Chan, and Doug discuss the Sadie Collective's upcoming white paper, which draws on input from students across the country to offer recommendations for making graduate public policy programs more inclusive. The group also discusses how using a racial equity & inclusion (REI) lens over a diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) lens can lead to better outcomes, both for students of color at public policy programs and policymaking itself.Read more about the Sadie Collective here. Read more about Fanta Traore, Executive Director of the Sadie Collective, here.

In this episode of JFF's Horizons podcast, host Tameshia Bridges Mansfield shares insights from U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona, U.S. Secretary of Labor Marty Walsh, and U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo. Appearing together for the first time in a Horizons 2021 session titled “Advancing Equity and Opportunity at Scale,” the three members of President Joe Biden's cabinet discussed strategies for developing education, training, and workforce development initiatives that lead to well-paid jobs and economic opportunity for all Americans. “Cabinet Secretaries Commit to Scaling Equity and Opportunity” includes the following speakers:Secretary of Education Miguel CardonaSecretary of Labor Marty WalshSecretary of Commerce Gina RaimondoLearn more at https://horizons.jff.org/podcast.

MSU Strategic Plan 2030 identifies goals within six key themes: student success; staff and faculty success; discovery, creativity, and innovation for excellence and global impact; sustainable health; stewardship and sustainability; and diversity, equity and inclusion. On this edition of MSU Today, we'll be focusing on the diversity, equity and inclusion theme of the plan with its executive sponsor, Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer Jabbar Bennett. “I'm really pleased you'll be talking with our very distinguished CDO Jabbar Bennett today about DEI and its role in the strategic plan,” says Michigan State University President Samuel L. Stanley Jr., M.D. “Even though we have a separate plan for diversity, equity and inclusion, everybody who was involved in this process felt it was important that it be in included as a pillar in the strategic plan as well. It cuts across so many aspects of our campus and it's so important to us going forward. I've talked many times about the need to have a place where people feel welcome and where people feel that they're a part of this university and are welcomed at this university. And that's what DEI is about. It's providing opportunity, it's providing support and it's providing ways in which we can continue to help people reach their full potential.”How does MSU Strategic Plan 2030 define diversity, equity and inclusion?“It's important for all of us to recognize that diversity, equity and inclusion are three different things with their own definitions and application that work together and complement each other,” says Bennett. “And all three are foundational principles and practices that we must embrace as Spartans if we really want to get where it is we say we want to go.“Diversity represents our very collective and individual identities and differences, and we recognize that diversity is a central component of inclusive excellence in research, teaching, service and outreach and engagement. We are committed to engaging, understanding, promoting and fostering a variety of perspectives and affirm our similarities and value our differences. “Equity is the ability to, or actions taken, to ensure access to resources that promote success and address past and present educational and professional disparities. Equity goes beyond fair treatment, opportunity and access to information and resources for all. Equity can only be achieved in an environment built on respect and dignity that acknowledges historic and contemporary injustices.“Inclusion is the act or practice of including and accommodating people who have historically been excluded. Inclusion actively invites all to contribute and participate. We strive to create balance. Every person's voice is valuable and no one person is expected to represent an entire community. Here at MSU, we're committed to an open environment and campus where students, faculty, staff, alumni and community voices are equally respected and contribute to the overall institutional mission.”And one of the boldest and clearest desired outcomes stated in the strategic plan is the complete elimination of race and ethnicity opportunity gaps across all subgroups of students by 2030. Bennett talks about how MSU will get there.“A goal mentioned in the strategic plan calls for ensuring equity and eliminating disparities on our campus and beyond. MSU has long been invested in student success and that is evident. For the sixth straight year, MSU saw a record high graduation rate of 82 percent for first-time, full-time undergraduate students. Graduation rates for students who identify as American Indian, Alaskan Native, Asian American, Black or African American, Hawaiian, or Pacific Islander and Hispanic or Latinx, all increased as well. However, Black and African American undergraduate students continue to have slightly lower graduation rates of around 65 percent. MSU 2030 has a goal of guaranteeing an 86 percent graduation rate for the entering 2024 class that will require persistence enabled by the student success initiative, which aims to support the success of all Spartans.“Equity, inclusion, diversity and global competency are integrated into every aspect of the undergraduate experience. Utilizing a lens of racial equity in teaching and educational outcomes is central to understanding, naming and working to proactively tackle those issues to further eliminate educational opportunity gaps. Closing opportunity gaps requires a focus on ensuring our faculty and staff are also able to succeed.”MSU has a whole plan dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Bennett describes how that plan relates to and complements the DEI theme in the strategic plan and how they fit together. And he talks about how MSU will look different by 2030 and what we will have achieved if we're successful in implementing the plan.“I'd like to underscore that the plan was developed by members of this community: students, faculty, staff and alumni. It'll take every member of this community to recognize their role and the work that they and we must do to make this work successful. We all have a responsibility, and there are ways that we can contribute to advancing these efforts within our local circles and communities as well as collectively when we work with groups and partner with colleagues in different units.”On this edition of MSU Today, we've been talking about the diversity, equity and inclusion theme of MSU's Strategic Plan 2030: Empowering Excellence, Advancing Equity, Expanding Impact with the executive sponsor of the theme, Vice President and Chief Diversity Officer, Jabbar Bennett. Read and learn more about MSU Strategic Plan 2030 at strategicplan.msu.edu. MSU Today airs Saturdays at 5 p.m. and Sundays at 5 a.m. on WKAR News/Talk and Sundays at 8 p.m. on 760 WJR. Find “MSU Today with Russ White” on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your shows.

In this episode, Rianka and Katie tackle how individuals can understand their own roles in advance equity in the workplace.   https://www.2050trailblazers.com/episode/s06e02