Insights

If you have worked with me, or learned from me, you know that I LOVE unpacking the ins and outs of strategy implementation. While our focus may be on DEI and Health Equity (remember these are two different things!), there is a lot we can learn from our corporate...

It is certainly windy out here! As DEI and Health Equity leaders of consequence, change is instrinsic to the work that we do. We create it, manage it, and sustain it, all of which can be complex tasks to achieve. What do you do when the uncertainty, resistance, and...

Have you ever been so surprised in a conversation that you either said nothing or wished you could redo your response?  It’s happened twice to me recently, with, “I will support a women’s symposium when you support a men’s symposium” and “How is your women’s project...

As a medical student I have noticed three important aspects of the journey becoming a game changing leader in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Learning what health equity leadership looks like, finding mentors and allies who can support you in becoming a leader, and...

Another year is in the books! You've written the papers, held the meetings, mentored the students, presented the lectures, invested in programming, and modified policies. And so much more! Yet, for many leaders in this space, there is still uncertainty about the...

Here we are. At the tail-end of another adventurous, activity-filled year. I couldn't be more proud of our ODLC members and I am super excited about what 2024 holds for our organization. Although some of us are approaching a Winter "break," the work of equity,...