Brian D. Smedley
Brian is co-founder and Executive Director of the National Collaborative for Health Equity, a project that connects research, policy analysis, and communications with on-the-ground activism to advance health equity. In this role, Dr. Smedley oversees several initiatives designed to improve opportunities for good health for people of color and undo the health consequences of racism. From 2008 to 2014, Dr. Smedley was Vice President and Director of the Health Policy Institute of the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies in Washington, DC, a research and policy organization focused on addressing the needs of communities of color. (Read Full Bio)
Brian’s Expertise:
- Racism and health inequities
- Social determinants of health
- Health care disparities
- Diversity in health professions
Follow Brian on Twitter: @BrianDSmedley
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-smedley-6b548917
For speaker requests please email Muriel Warren: [email protected]
Articles:
- Confronting Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Health – By Sandra Jordan, Jan 11, 2018
- How to Accelerate the Potential of the White House ‘My Brother’s Keeper’ Initiative – By Roland Martin Reports on May 30, 2014
- Inequities In Minority Communities: When It Comes to Health, Place Matters – By Roland Martin Reports on September 27, 2013
- WASHINGTON WATCH: How Will The Sequester Impact Minorities? – By Roland Martin Reports on March 4, 2013
- Health Reform’s Next Act: A Focus On Achieving Health Equity By Brian D. Smedley, Ph.D March 18, 2011
- Federal Efforts Build Momentum To Address Health Inequities — Guest Opinion By Brian D. Smedley, Ph.D May 2, 2011
Videos:
- NewOneNow Invertivew with Roland Martin – September 25th, 2017
- ACTION Lab, Detriot, MI
- American Public Health Association session “Reframing Health Equity: New Opportunities for Research and Action”
2014
- PLACE MATTERS
- 2014 HHS TPP Grantee Conference- Keynote from Dr. Brian D. Smedley
- The Reality of Health Disparities Between Diverse Populations by Dr. Brian D. Smedley
- Psychological Science and Health Equity: Advancing the Movement (Brian Smedley, PhD)
2012
- Massachusetts Public Health Association (MPHA) 2012 Annual Meeting
- Hunter College health policy conference on “National Health Reform and Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Health Care” (2011)
2010
- Brian Smedley discuss opposing views on health policy (2010)
- BMORENEWS.com: Brian Smedley (2009)
- The 34th Annual UNC Minority Health Conference Webcast
Also see:
Institutional Racism and Affirmative Action – The National Urban League announced its report, The State of Black America 1999: The Impact of Color-consciousness in the United States.