Speaking, Writing & Workshops

SPEAKING

APHA Presentation: Human Trafficking Training (HHS, OASH, OWH)

Presented on the results of SOAR (Stop, Observe, Ask, and Respond) to Human Trafficking: A Training for Health Care and Social Service Providers.

Morehouse CHLP Presentation: Criminal Justice System Strategies (HHS, OASH)

Presented on the results of our Changing the Game for the Justice Involved training program produced in partnership with Civil Survival.

Epilepsy Foundation Annual Skills Building Institute (HHS, OASH)

Presented strategies for leveraging resources, building relationships and partnering strategically, and maximizing impact.

APHA Presentation: Training School Personnel on Human Trafficking (HHS, OASH)

Presented results of our training series for GA school systems on how to recognize and respond to human trafficking.

Advancing Minority Health in Region 4 (HHS, OASH)

Presented on various activities undertaken by our office to advance minority health throughout the eight southeastern states.

COVID-19: An Exacerbation of Health Inequities

Facilitated this follow-up conversation to explore ideas, strategies, and long-term solutions

WRITING

PH WINS Storytelling (de Beaumont Foundation)

Support editorial development and narrative strategy for PH WINS stories highlighting the public health workforces in North Dakota, Guam, and Yap. See Stories

Engaging Communities for Just and Equitable Birth Outcomes (Maternal Child Health)

Author of a peer-reviewed paper describing the juse of photovoice and appreciative inquiry where emphasis was placed on community assets not deficits.

Federal Action Plan to Reduce Childhood Lead Exposures and Associated Health Impacts

Wrote Goal 3: Communicate More Effectively with Stakeholders for the President’s Task Force on Environmental Health Risks and Safety Risks to Children.

Digital Equity and Inclusion Plan for the City of Austin

Wrote results of our World Cafe conversations and insights from prior research that could help shape a strategy to ensure that all residents have access to digital technology.

WORKSHOPS

Implementation for Real‑World Impact (AbbVie)

Taught practical frameworks that increase adoption of new treatments and programs, grounded in health equity and real‑world constraints.

Recognizing and Responding to People’s Cultural and Communication Needs (Dell Med School)

This four-part series ng teams in turning complex findings into stories that spark understanding, strengthen trust, and move people toward meaningful action.

Health Equity Forum Series (Dell Med School)

Planned and delivered an annual series of forums designed to demonstrate strategies for operationalizing health equity principles.

Designing Health Equity Informed Approaches to Biomedical Engineering (Dell Med School)

Taught how to refine research efforts, strengthen educational programs, and advance engineering innovations that reduce disparities and promote health equity.

Advancing Research in Coronary Anomalies Through Community Engagement and Capacity Building (Dell Med School)

Presented health equity considerations to the team working on a PCORI proposal.

N95 Fit Test Training for Trainers (Austin Public Health)

Presented this training during COVID-19 on behalf of the Austin Long-term Care Task Force

Training for Housekeeping Staff in Long-Term Care Facilities (English and Spanish)

Presented a two-part workshop on protecting and take care of yourself and cleaning and disinfecting your facility.