Embracing Our Shared Humanity: Bridging Perceived Divides
Convening Overview.
The NCHE July 2024 Convening theme is “Embracing Our Shared Humanity: Bridging Perceived Divides.”
The convening aims to engage in inter-generational storytelling and discourse across various viewpoints, backgrounds, lived experiences, perspectives, and identities into purposeful discussion and shared learning. This conference will be participant-driven, with presentations, breakout sessions, and workshops for community leaders, luminaries, and changemakers to gather to network, share ideas, and chart a healthier nation that promises and delivers opportunities for all. The goals for the convening are to:
- Strengthen the intersecting movements of Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation (TRHT) and health equity.
- Enhance connections, networks, and relationships for local and national transformational work.
- Increase knowledge and understanding of skills, policies, and practices related to the intersecting movements of TRHT and health equity.
- Provide experiences that enhance well-being, reduce stress, and support healing.
Data-Driven Advocacy: Leveraging Information for Impactful Change | Concurrent Session
Join us for an insightful session moderated by Celeste Davis, Consultant at the National Collaborative for Health Equity. Our esteemed panelists include: Chaya T. Merrill: Director, Child Health Data Lab, Children’s National Medical Center Patricia Fron and John Bartlett: Collaborative for Health Equity Cook County Cassie Haynes: Plot Twist Consulting and co-founder of Resolve Philly In this session, you’ll learn how the collection and analysis of data can be used to inform your advocacy efforts, amplify your messages, and make a compelling case for policy change. Our presenters will share examples and case studies to highlight the power of information and data-driven advocacy strategies, and how they can be leveraged to create impact in their communities and beyond.
Strategies for Fundraising and Development | Concurrent Session
Join us for an engaging session moderated by Wankeeta Jackson, Consultant at the National Collaborative for Health Equity. Our distinguished panelists include: Maheen Kaleem: Vice President of Operations and Programs, Grantmakers for Girls of Color Maria Cherry Rangel: Former Director of Advancement, NDN Collective Angela Waters Austin: Chief Executive Officer, One Love Global In this session, you’ll enhance your skills in identifying and soliciting philanthropic and public-sector funds. Topics covered will include: Designing a funding brief Key factors for writing and submitting concept papers and proposals Identifying potential funding sources How and why to pitch your organization to funders prior to proposal submission.
Increasing Visibility of the Work | Concurrent Session
Join us for an enlightening session moderated by Necole Morris, Vice President at Spitfire Strategies. Our expert panelists include: Jennifer Clancy: Co-founder and COO, Klowtify Katrina Powell: Founding Director, Center for Refugee, Migrant, and Displacement Studies and Professor, Virginia Tech University Karen E. Watson: Co-Chief Executive Officer, Kinetic Leaders In this session, you’ll discover proven strategies for enhancing communications strategies and approaches to increase visibility and impact. Topics covered will include: Effective communication techniques Approaches to amplify your message Strategies to increase the visibility of your work.
Understanding the Policy Landscape for THRT and Health Equity | Concurrent Session
Join us for an informative session moderated by Leon T. Andrews, Jr., President and CEO of Equal Measure. Our knowledgeable panelists include: Avenel Joseph: Vice President for Policy, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Tiffany Manuel: Founder and CEO, TheCaseMade Tambra Raye Stevenson: Founder and CEO, WANDA (Women Advancing Nutrition Dietetics and Agriculture) In this session, you’ll explore local and national opportunities for transforming public policies to advance health and racial equity. Topics covered will include: Understanding the current policy landscape Identifying opportunities for policy transformation Strategies to advance health and racial equity through policy changes.
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