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Posted On December 18, 2020 11:37 pm
President Institute for Patient-Centered Design, Inc. FOCUS Tammy’s vision for a Culture of Health includes a network of community sanctuaries that would enable the health care system to address the social determinants of health by providing preventive assistance to residents in need. She envisions community gardens located in public spaces, like parks, hospital and clinic… View Article

Posted On December 18, 2020 11:03 pm
Assistant Professor Old Dominion University FOCUS All across our country, life expectancy differences exist among populations within a few miles. Dr. Leslie Hoglund wants to effectively end food apartheid in America. Food apartheid takes into account racism, income, ableism, geography, and other factors when looking at ways to end inequity and discrimination in local food… View Article

Posted On December 18, 2020 10:51 pm
Chief of Staff New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency FOCUS Katie envisions a world of silo-breaking, efficient, effective government at the state and national level. Her guiding principal is her belief that housing is health care. Housing is intersectional—integration, environmental justice, school district, access to food and transit, environmental and mental stability. It is… View Article

Posted On December 18, 2020 10:35 pm
Regional Director – North Shore The Food Project FOCUS John’s vision for a Culture of Health is a culture that values diversity in knowledge and understanding of health for individuals and communities. It is defined by and with community, for the community. It requires the collaboration of institutional and structural systems to unpack harmful practices… View Article

Posted On December 18, 2020 8:31 pm
Co-Founder and Co-CEO BREAUX Capital FOCUS Derrius’ vision for a Culture of Health is one that leverages the Eight Forms of Capital Model—Human, Intellectual, Spiritual, Cultural, Social, Financial, Experiential, Natural—to promote a philosophy and policy interventions that equitably advance the health and wellness of the global population. His life and professional experience have both led… View Article

Posted On December 18, 2020 8:08 pm
Network Strategy Lead Cityblock Health FOCUS Brandon Batiste’s vision for a Culture of Health is an inclusive, patient-centered, and community-focused integrated system of care that is built on evidence-based practice, wellness, and recovery. He aims to build economic and health care delivery systems that create access to behavioral health, substance abuse, and associated therapies for… View Article

Posted On November 20, 2020 1:00 am
Founder + Chief Strategist &Access FOCUS Bobby celebrates the diversity of people and places, recognizing that culture and a framework for increased healthful behaviors already exist in each neighborhood across the world. He seeks to perpetuate this diversity by enhancing the capacity of minority-owned retailers and restaurants (collectively defined as retail), especially in underserved, low-income… View Article

Posted On November 20, 2020 12:24 am
FOCUS Despite the money and proliferation of institutional, entrepreneurial, nonprofit, and philanthropic players, social change efforts have wielded little systemic change. And those most impacted continue to suffer under oppressive systems despite the overabundance of “programming.” In response to these conditions, along with other residents of East Durham, N.C., in 2012 Aliyah co-founded Communities In… View Article

Posted On November 20, 2020 12:17 am
Assistant Director of Programming, COO Dreamcatcher Initiative, Inc. FOCUS Alexis recognizes how essential it is for youth, especially youth transitioning from system involvement back into the community, to be the co-authors of their transition plan. Her focus is on bridging the gap between youth and community dialogue, introducing entrepreneurship and effective decision-making to youth. Alexis… View Article

Posted On March 5, 2020 10:38 pm
Executive Director and Founder Hosts for Humanity FOCUS Nearly a quarter million people need to travel out of state each year for medical care. Not well documented, many of these medical nomads are separated from their communities and struggle with added costs associated with transportation, lodging, and food on top of mounting medical expenses. Jenny… View Article