Panel: Community-Driven Health Equity: Harnessing Local Leadership and Innovation

Sunday, September 22, 2024

11:00am-12:45pm

Date & Time: September 22, 2024, from 11:00 am to 12:45 pm

Location: Doris Duke Foundation, 444 Madison Ave 10th floor, New York, NY 10022

Featured Speakers: Busie Matsiko-Andan, Founder and CEO, Pont Global; Carine Mathurin, Director, Global Impact Giving, Merck; Rumana Ahmed, Senior Program Officer, Partner Ecosystems Global Policy & Advocacy; Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation; Tanya Accone, Senior Adviser on Innovation, Office of Innovation, UNICEF; Anatole Manzi, Deputy Chief Medical Officer,  Partners in Health;  Ashlee Wisdom, Founder & CEO, Health in Her Hue; and Dorian Burton, Managing Partner & CEO, SRF Capital & SRF Impact

In the pursuit of health equity, local leadership and innovation play pivotal roles in shaping impactful strategies and solutions. This session will delve into how local leaders can drive effective health interventions tailored to local contexts, fostering inclusivity and equity. Participants will explore insights from leaders at the forefront of health innovation, highlighting successful approaches to addressing disparities in healthcare access and outcomes.