NICHQ's Equity Exchange: S1 E1 (FULL) The State of DEI, Introducing the Equity Systems Continuum

The Equity Exchange is a new, equity-focused virtual event series from the National Institute for Children's Health Quality (NICHQ). Hosted by NICHQ’s Department of Health Equity and Innovation, this series provides a unique space to exchange innovative ideas, learn and discuss emerging theories, and share resources and tools on topics related to equity in maternal and child health.
EPISODE 1 opens with a background about the "state of DEI" and introduces the Equity Systems Continuum, a framework developed by NICHQ and the Global Infant Safe Sleep Center.
FIRST GUEST: Avery Margenot, MPH, Certified Doula, Equity Consultant with Global Infant Safe Sleep Center, and Manager of Sexual & Reproductive Health at Cityblock Health. Avery helped identify strategies for eliminating racism in health systems for a webinar NICHQ co-hosted with the GISS Center in 2020.
SECOND GUEST: Michelle Edison, MPH, MS, Director of Network Development at the Pathways Community HUB Institute®. Michelle is an accomplished and award-winning Director of Health Equity with 20+ years of experience driving innovative public health equity initiatives.
Michelle has worked as a faculty expert on NICHQ projects, including the National Action Partnership to Promote Safe Sleep.
Visit NICHQ's Equity Engagement Hub to access full resources from the event on Jan. 23, 2024 and register for upcoming events.
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