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2022 Emerging Leaders of Color Fellows
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2022 Emerging Leaders of Color Fellows
NASHP’s Emerging Leaders of Color (ELC) Fellowship aims to empower emerging and aspiring state health policy leaders of color with the tools to enter state government and lead the development and administration of more equitable health policy informed by their own lived experiences.
To learn more about the 2022 ELC fellows and advisors, explore this page — or check out the materials below:
Meet the 2022 Emerging Leaders of Color Fellows and Advisors
Fellows
Alyzah Virani, Texas
“Although the process of redeveloping a system that is racially inclusive and eliminates health inequities is not linear, I am a firm believer in trusting the process and knowing better to do better.”
Anzhane Slaughter, Washington
“I believe it is my mission and purpose on this planet to advocate for the Black community. The first time I stepped out as an advocate for the Black community was in 2012 as a sophomore in high school. Ever since then I have been leading wherever the community calls me.”
Christian Minter, Nebraska
“We haven’t yet seen what justice truly looks like for our country. I don’t want to just help people overcome another barrier; I want to tear the barriers down.”
Eduardo Orduño, Colorado
“The same difficulties I lived present themselves when interacting with Medicaid members who express confusion when accessing benefits, are fearful of being billed, or are unable to get to their appointments.”
Ibrahim Konaté, New York
“I have focused on centering the stories and experiences of underrepresented patients with chronic illnesses and want to bring these voices with me into this fellowship to ensure equity for all while constructing our health care landscape.”
Kevin Han, Virginia
“I know from experience that real change comes from the grassroots. Through my work, I seek to empower folks to recognize their own abilities to shape policy and advocate for themselves.”
LaKaija Johnson, Oklahoma
“I am committed to developing my leadership skills and dream of supporting the development of a statewide coalition of state and county health officials, community engaged researchers, and community-based organizations committed to advancing health equity and justice.”
Maureen Johnson, Maryland
“My experiences taught me that we must incorporate the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion at all health system levels. [This] means addressing historical trauma and involving underserved communities in policymaking.”
Michaela Minnis, Michigan
“I consider myself to be a lifelong learner, always seeking to understand how the government can serve its communities while weighing the costs and benefits of initiatives, and considering how narratives and storytelling can be used to understand how those on the receiving end of a policy will be impacted.”
Wenrui Chen, New York
“I am committed to reforming health care laws and policies to enable families of color not just to survive, but to thrive in the U.S.”
Advisors
Ana Novais
Assistant Secretary
Rhode Island Executive Office of Health and Human Services
Cheryl Roberts
Deputy Director for Programs
Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services
Heather Burris
Interim Immunization Division Chief
DC Health
Karrah Herring
Indiana Chief Equity, Inclusion, and Opportunity Officer
Kevin Patterson
Chief Executive Officer
Connect for Health Colorado
Lynnette Rhodes
Executive Director
Georgia Medical Assistance Plans Division
Michelle Robinson
Director of Office of Health Equity
Wisconsin Department of Health Services
Rachael Banks
Director of Public Health Division
Oregon Health Authority
René Mollow
Deputy Director/ Health Care Benefits and Eligibility
California Department of Health Care Services
Shabnam Salih
Director, Office of Health Care Affordability and Transparency
New Jersey Governor’s Office
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