Join HealthBegins for an end-of-year conversation as we look back on a pivotal year for health equity and collective action. This year, we saw ideology replace medical expertise, authoritarianism assault public health and the practice of health care, health equity advocates navigate despair and uncertainty, and communities begin to translate fear into courage. Already, we’ve learned a lot about what’s at stake and what to do about it.
This interactive conversation will bring together luminaries in the fields of health equity, democracy, policy transformation, and organizing—leaders who inspire and challenge us to imagine what’s next. Together, we’ll create a space not only to reflect on the challenges that have shaped 2025 but also to exchange resources, ideas, and opportunities that strengthen our collective work. As we come together to decompress, honor resistance, and rekindle hope, we’ll celebrate the power of collaboration and community in driving lasting change.
Speakers:
- Rishi Manchanda, MD, MPH, CEO, HealthBegins
- Sadena Thevarajah, JD, Managing Director, HealthBegins
- Jeffrey Ring, PhD, Health Psychologist, Leadership Coach and Health Justice Champion
Webinar Objectives:
By the end of the webinar, attendees will be able to:
- Grieve, breathe, and rest with a community of fellow health equity champions
- Honor the power of shared action, resistance, and the importance of our collective efforts to protect communities and vital institutions
- Build resilience, solidarity, and resources to protect democracy and health equity in the year to come
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