CoHLI Interview FAQs
CoHLI Interview FAQs:
PROGRAM
What is the Culture of Health Leadership Institute for Racial Healing? How is it different from the Culture of Health Leaders program?
The Culture of Health Leadership Institute for Racial Healing is an 18-month leadership experience and opportunity for health and racial equity practitioners to connect with a national community of like-minded people. The program is funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. We invite you to visit the program page to find out more.
Culture of Health Leadership Institute for Racial Healing is a new program model informed by lessons learned from the Culture of Health Leaders program. The emphasis of the program is on the Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation (TRHT) framework.
The TRHT framework sees the foundational pillars of Narrative Change, Racial Healing & Relationship Building, Separation, Law, and Economy as central to impacting health and racial equity. This work continues to evolve and is informed by local innovation.
Learn more about TRHT here.
How much will I have to travel throughout the program year?
Program participants are required to attend two retreats per program cycle which are 3 days in length. Each retreat will have virtual options for participation. At least one retreat will have options for in-person participants based on CDC recommendations and the comfort of participants. The first retreat will be held in March 2023, additional details will be forthcoming.
Do I have to pay for travel?
The program will arrange and pay for hotels and flights to and from Culture of Health Leadership Institute for Racial Healing events, not including local transportation and meals outside of designated program meals while traveling. Participants will be reimbursed for ground transportation to and from program events.
How much time will the program require each month?
Participants spend 8 to 10 hours each month on program activities. A significant portion of that time will be self-directed through online activities.
Will I need technology to participate in the program?
Participants will need a computer (with built-in or separate webcam and speakers), high-speed internet access, and a cell or landline. The award may be used to purchase this equipment if you do not already have them available to you.
How many people will you select?
Up to 40 individuals will be selected for the second cohort of the program.
How will finalists be selected?
The Culture of Health Leadership Institute for Racial Healing uses teams to review the completed applications received for the program. Once the semifinalists are identified, they will be invited for virtual interviews between October 17-21, 2022. Following the interviews, the National Advisory Committee will select individuals for the 2022 cohort. These finalists will be vetted prior to final selection. Finalists will be notified of their selection in December 2022. The first session of the program will be held in January 2023.
ELIGIBILITY
Are you looking for people with only public health, health care, or medical experience?
No, we are looking for a wide range of experience. This program is designed to bring together people from many different industries and disciplines, including but not limited to individuals who work in journalism, entertainment, digital media, the arts, museums, racial healing practitioners, circle facilitators, community bridge builders, faith leaders, local civic leaders, activists, researchers and policymakers in areas that address separation (health, education, housing, segregation, immigration and migration, etc.), the law and democracy (voting rights, policing, incarceration, juvenile justice, etc.) and/or the economy (labor, employment, workforce development, wealth-building, etc.).
Do I have to have a college degree to participate in the program?
No, applicants will be selected based on multiple factors, such as employment history, life experience, service, and leadership.
Do I have to be employed to participate in the program?
No, applicants will be selected based on multiple factors, such as employment history, life experience, service, and leadership.
Government officials are not eligible for the program. Am I considered a government employee or official?
For these purposes, a government official is defined as any person who holds one of the following:
- An elective public office in the executive or legislative branch of the Government of the United States.
- An office in the executive or judicial branch of the Government of the United States, appointment to which was made by the President.
- A position in the executive, legislative, or judicial branch of the Government of the United States— (A) which is listed in schedule C of rule VI of the Civil Service Rules; or (B) the compensation for which is equal to or greater than the lowest rate of basic pay for the Senior Executive Service under section 5382 of title 5, United States Code.
- A position under the House of Representatives or the Senate of the United States held by an individual receiving gross compensation at an annual rate of $15,000 or more.
- An elective or appointive public office in the executive, legislative, or judicial branch of the government of a State, tribe, possession of the United States, or political subdivision or other area of any of the foregoing, or of the District of Columbia, held by an individual receiving gross compensation at an annual rate of $20,000 or more, and a significant part of whose activities include “the independent performance of policymaking functions.
- A position as personal or executive assistant or secretary to any of the foregoing or
- A member of the Internal Revenue Service Oversight Board.
If you believe that you are eligible for the program, we recommend that you apply. All individuals who advance to the semifinalist stage will submit additional paperwork and the program will undertake further review of the semifinalist’s status as government officials and make a determination at that time.
OPERATIONS
How does funding for the program work?
Participants will receive an initial $30,000 award within 60 days of their acceptance in the program. In addition, program participants will receive $35,000 in flexible funding to advance the participant’s work in the last three months of the program.
How will I receive my program award?
Participants will receive payment for their time in the program as an individual contractor with New Venture Fund (see reference to NVF below). The consultant agreement with NVF will require participants to complete a W9, Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) and worker classification forms. It can take up to two weeks to fully execute a contract with NVF.
We recommend that you talk to a tax professional to help you to navigate the tax issues related to receiving payment as an individual. You will need to contract with New Venture Fund (NVF), the National Program Center’s fiscal sponsor. You will be provided with a 1099 form at the end of the year. Indirect costs should be considered when deciding on a sponsoring institution. Indirect cost rates vary widely depending on the specifics of the project or the organization.
What is New Venture Fund (NVF) in relation to National Collaborative for Health Equity (NCHE)?
Since 2014, NVF has served as the NCHE’s fiscal sponsor. The National Collaborative for Health Equity is the National Program Center for the Culture of Health Leaders program and the Culture of Health Leadership Institute for Racial Healing. NVF provides operational expertise and support to NCHE and other change leaders to optimize their resources to achieve greater impact—and free them to devote their talents to driving change. NVF will be responsible for processing payments for the program awards, reimbursements, and invoices to the Culture of Health Leadership Institute for Racial Healing participants.
If I have additional questions that were not answered above, who should I contact?
You can send us an email at [email protected]