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Reintroducing the driving force behind our vision and impact – our esteemed Board of Directors. Committed leaders shaping a path towards a more inclusive and empowered future for individuals with cerebral palsy. Check them all out here: https://lnkd.in/ecGmZuXt    Say hi in the comments!    #UCPGA #InclusiveFuture #DisabilityCommunity #BoardOfDirectors #LifeWithoutLimits 

"Expanding on this original understanding of humility to build cultural competence in healthcare, racial humility requires a fundamental change in how leaders think about, understand, and interact with the world around them to include Black community members in the most meaningful and positive way. Racial humility advocates for lifelong engagement in addressing anti-Black racism versus a discrete endpoint obtained with training or workshops. Racial humility requires leaders to account for the structural forces that limit Black individuals’ experiences and opportunities within their organizations, and challenges leaders to address racial inequalities at individual and institutional levels." This is a direct and challenging paper that directly focuses on #leadership and moving beyond discussion toward action in addressing structural concerns within organizations and other institutions. #BlackHistoryMonth isn't exclusively a time for celebration but remains an opportunity for us as leaders to push ourselves and our institutions forward. #medicalleadership #leadership #DEI #diversityequityinclusion

Power of Oneness

Why is it so imperative that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. be elected our next president? It may be nothing less than a matter of survival. As I have been shouting from the rooftops for months, we are exchanging not just our health, but years of our lives, to keep the Medical Industrial Complex coffers churning out countless billions. They are no longer serving the public interest. They are the "other M.I.C." Eisenhower warned us about. They are in bed with the two parties. All of you in the anti-safe-vaccine contingent: you need to get in touch with your own complicity. Your intelligence has made you lazy and judgmental. You treat science as religion and you do not fulfill your duty. This is an outright crisis. We need to get to the bottom of it. Only RFK will. Only he has the skills. Even the head of Food and Drugs at the FDA refers to our health trends as 'catastrophic' (see below). How much longer do those defending these hoodlums wish to remain in denial? How much longer until Big Pharma and the agencies are forced to stop these corrupt practices? For the sake of humanity, we must elect Robert F. Kennedy Jr. But first we need to fight like hell just to get him on the ballot. The two-party monster is trying to subvert Democracy. We at People For Kennedy, a grassroots campaign, need all the help we can get. The obstacles are daunting, but we must find the Paul Revere in us. The will of the people. Fellow Americans, I believe this is our last chance. Dr. Pierre Kory- A true generational hero.

Following my participation at the Black Directors Health Equity Agenda (BDHEA), I want to emphasize a critical message: doubling down on #healthequity isn't just the right thing to do, it's a strategic business imperative. During #2024BDHEANationalSummit, I had the privilege of moderating a thought-provoking discussion titled "Understanding the State of the State: Health Status Headwinds." A sincere thank you to the panelists for their insightful contributions that fueled a productive conversation. Their insights reinforced a core truth: achieving #healthcareequity leads to: · Reduced overall healthcare costs · Improved health outcomes for all (including Black maternal health) · A stronger, more equitable society (including ending homelessness) The path forward is clear: active leadership is crucial. We cannot afford to be passive in the face of existing challenges. Healthcare leaders must be intentional in their efforts to dismantle barriers to care and ensure equitable access to quality care for all. Together, we can build a healthcare system where everyone thrives. Again, a big thank you to the panelists: · Yolanda Lawson, MD, President, National Medical Association · Shonta Chambers, MSW, EVP Health Equity and Community Engagement, Patient Advocate Foundation · Eugene E. Jones Jr., Former CEO, Housing Authority of Atlanta

Are you considering making board chair your next career goal? Come along to our webinar with European Women on Boards (EWOB) to hear about how the role of chair differs from director and some real experiences in making the transition.

Talk about good timing: our white paper was published just in time for Women's History Month! Thrilled to be part of a powerhouse team of intelligent women leaders who worked so diligently on this paper, "Empowering Tomorrow's Female Leaders: Unveiling the Core Ingredients for Fostering Women's Pathways to Leadership." It's designed to ignite change and empower others! Here's to breaking barriers, inspiring others, and creating a more inclusive world. More to come from this amazing subcommittee. https://lnkd.in/ee-Ax_Um #WomenEmpowerment #ChangeMakers #TeamWorkMakesTheDreamWork"

Voices Without Borders: Redefining Womens Leadership on a Global Stage https://buff.ly/436zLgr via Dr. Angela Butts Chester of Dr. Angela Chester on Thinkers360 #DiversityandInclusion #Leadership #Social

I published a book in 1993. It was such a nightmare, I promised myself I would never write another book. Years ago, Nancy L. Erickson was the guest speaker at a Business Development Team (BDT) meeting. During her presentation, my memory of writing my first book triggered me and I couldn’t wait to get out of there. God had a different plan. I left that meeting telling myself, “No freaking way I’m ever writing a book again.” Over the course of the next year, God was tugging at my heart. I called Nancy for an exploratory conversation. Long story short, here is my book: A Well-Launched Life: How Young People Can Live an Intentional, Fulfilling Life https://a.co/d/bIVZw2a I consider myself a “process” expert. Nancy’s process for helping you write a book that will help other people is OUTSTANDING!!! If you have a story in your head that will benefit other people, you need to call Nancy for 2 reasons: 1) Left alone, you will never finish writing your book. 2) If you were capable of proving my #1 reason above incorrect, the finished product would be sub-par compared to the finished product you would produce using Nancy’s process. Now pick up your phone and call Nancy! #awelllaunchedlife #thebookprofessor #lifecoaching

Great day for California Life Sciences (CLS) attending Physicians for a Healthy California, Health Equity Leadership Summit! Panelist, Maria Jison, MD, (Executive Director, Global Clinical Head, Fasenra) of member company AstraZeneca spoke to the strides they've made using their AIRE Mobile Unit as a “clinic on wheels” that brings trial screenings directly to patients in diverse communities. The mobile unit is equipped with exam rooms and staffed with healthcare professionals who are ready to pre-screen patients and book both an appointment and transportation for patients to visit the clinical trial site they’re referred to. Per Maria, "You can't be successful without community engagement and building trust. It's not enough to just show up in a bus.....you really need to be part of the community. A multi-pronged engagement campaign is required. Outreach alone isn't enough — you need to partner with other organizations that are part of the community and trusted." #EquitableResources #PhysiciansForAHealthyCalifornia #HealthEquity