The transfer of power from President Obama to President Trump today has made me reflect on my different identities. As a cis woman and feminist, my heart is heavy as the biggest glass ceiling in our country remains intact. The promise of a Cabinet with half of the seats filled by females is lost. As a […]
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Black Mamas Matter
Black women and their babies have suffered centuries of injustice. Black women’s voices are co-opted, but not heard. Change must happen. Tweet Facts are facts, Black women living in the South face historic, ongoing challenges to their health and wellbeing. While we can argue that all women in the South could have better health outcomes, […]
What is YOUR Switch Point Moment?
When was the last time you attended a conference where you were challenged with new ways of thinking, seeing your work and the world around you? The SwitchPoint conference hosted by IntraHealth recently convened unusual people from many different industries to create social change. I had the opportunity to participate and my head is still […]
Going for Gold, Fostering a New Generation of Women Leaders
While Girl Scouts cookies are without a doubt delicious and somewhat addictive (fess up – how many of you have eaten a whole sleeve of Thin Mints in a day), Girl Scouts as an organization has a long and proud history of providing girls with learning and leadership opportunities from Daisies (kindergarten) to Ambassadors (high […]
A New Perspective on the Starfish Story
There is a story that has been told for years in many different settings. Two people are walking along the beach and come across a large group of starfish that have washed onto the shore. One person begins to pick up a starfish and toss it back into the sea. The second person questions the […]
Incarceration in America – A Public Health Call to Action
As someone with a background in youth development and a love for promoting maternal and reproductive health, the fields of maternal/child public health and social work come together to encompass many of my deep interests. Professionals in both fields of social work and public health are working to advance individual and community health and healing, […]
Be a Bridge to Safety
By Kathy Hodges – Co-Executive Director, Family Violence & Rape Crisis Services Violence in relationships is a reality for far too many women in our community, especially young women. The CDC estimates that at least one in every 3 women will be the victim of violence in a relationship at some point, and our history at […]
Pilot Project Leaders: Jennifer Pepper of CHOICES
For March we’re featuring our Pilot Project from Tennessee, CHOICES – Memphis Center for Reproductive Health and their featured leader is Assistant Director, Jennifer Pepper. 1. How long have you been in your current position? What brought you to the organization and your current work? I have been with Choices, formerly the Memphis Center for […]
Pilot Project Leaders: Margarita Franco of PASOs
This month we’re featuring Margarita Franco, Director of Community Leadership Development at PASOs a community-based organization hosted at the Arnold School of Public Health at the University of South Carolina. How long have you been in your current position? What brought you to the organization and your current work? I hold a degree in psychology […]
Pilot Project Leaders: Mirine Dye of Urban Health Partnerships
This month we’re featuring Mirine Dye, a Program Manager for Urban Health Partnerships and new member of the Every Woman Southeast Coalition. How long have you been in your current position? I joined Urban Health Partnerships (UHP) and our corporate arm Urban Health Solutions (UHS) in May of 2012. This EWSE grant project is my […]