We are excited to announce that Dr. Hilary A. Godwin, Dean of the University of Washington School of Public Health and ASPPH’s Board Chair-Elect, will participate in an upcoming Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) sponsored LinkedIn Live conversation, Diversifying the Healthcare Workforce in a Post-Affirmative Action World, on July 9, 2024 from 1:00 PM – 1:50 PM ET.
The event will bring together leading experts to discuss and disseminate evidence-based strategies for fostering a more diverse and equitable academic health science environment. This discussion is particularly timely, coinciding with the anniversary of the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) decision in Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard, which struck down affirmative action in college admissions and which ASPPH covered in this webinar.
Event Highlights
Moderator:
- Ayoola Carleton, Program Officer, Leadership for Better Health, RWJF
Speakers:
- Dr. Margarita Alegria – Director, Disparities Research Unit, Mongan Institute, Department of Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital
- Dr. Hilary A. Godwin – Dean, University of Washington School of Public Health and ASPPH Board Chair-Elect
- Dr. Robert Sellers – Vice Provost for Equity and Inclusion, Chief Diversity Officer, and the Charles D. Moody Collegiate Professor of Psychology and Education, University of Michigan
- Dr. Idia Binitie Thurston – professor of health sciences and applied psychology, Affiliate Professor of Africana Studies, and Associate Director of the Institute for Health Equity and Social Justice Research at Northeastern University.
Why Attend
The need for implementing evidence-based recruitment, retention, and promotion strategies for underrepresented scholars is more significant than ever. This session will provide valuable insights into maintaining commitments to racial and ethnic diversity, successful real-world examples following state-wide diversity bans, and the crucial role of funders in promoting a diverse healthcare workforce.
Event Details
- Date: July 9, 2024
- Time: 1:00 PM – 1:50 PM ET
- Platform: LinkedIn Live
- Format: 50-minute conversation including 15 minutes of Q&A
Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with thought leaders and learn about innovative strategies to support diversity and equity in the health care workforce. Register now to secure your spot!