bipoc leadership

Welcome to another inspiring episode of the Healthy Project podcast with your host, Corey Dion Lewis. In today's episode, we dive deep into the world of health equity and the power of lived experiences with our esteemed guest, Quinny Sanchez Lopez. Quinny is passionate about stakeholder engagement, highlighting the voices of people with lived experiences, and equitable access to social drivers of health. Quinny currently serves as an appointed member of North Carolina’s Andrea Harris Equity Task Force. She earned her MSW at UNC-Chapel Hill where she concentrated in Community, Management, and Policy Practice.

Key Highlights:

1. Quinny's Motivation: Discover what drives Quinny every day, from the simple joys of cat ownership to the deeper commitment to improving others' lives.
2. Impact of Lived Experience: Learn how Quinny's background as a first-generation immigrant and Latina shapes her approach to healthcare and advocacy.
3. The Power of Listening and Trust Building: Quinny discusses the importance of active listening and trust-building in diverse professional environments.
4. Advocacy in Healthcare: Gain insights into the role of advocacy in healthcare, especially concerning marginalized communities.
5. The Need for Authentic Representation: Understand the significance of being authentic in professional settings and how it benefits community work.
6. Challenges and Opportunities in Healthcare: Quinny sheds light on the challenges in the healthcare industry and the need for innovative solutions from people with lived experiences.
7. Future Aspirations: Get a glimpse into Quinny's future goals, including fostering BIPOC leadership and potential podcast ventures focusing on Latina health.

Quinny’s journey is a testament to the power of personal experiences in shaping professional pathways and advocating for meaningful change in healthcare.

Connect with Quinny:
Linkedin
Instagram

Support Our Podcast:

• Visit Move the City Forward for exclusive merchandise. Use promo code THP for a 10% discount.
• Sign up for the weekly mental health newsletter at Coffee Can't Fix It to stay informed and empowered.

Thank you for tuning in to the Healthy Project podcast. Stay healthy and empowered!

Earlier this week I was at the law firm Jenner & Block for an event. As I was attaching my lavalier mic, the tech said, referring to me, “she’s a pro [with the mic].” Seconds later, the tech came back and said, “I’m so sorry, I didn’t mean to assume your gender.” I responded with, “No worries! You guessed right. Thank you.”

I found this whole exchange startling in a good way. I even told the story to the group, applauding the firm for giving all of their employees the tools to be LGBTQ-inclusive. I was so impressed by the tech’s self-awareness and willingness to apologize for something I hadn’t given a moment’s thought to. It was also a “no big deal” moment, in that there wasn’t a giant discussion – moments of inclusion can be quick and straightforward.

My pronouns are she/her and even when I’m not somewhere they’re on display, people generally get it right. In the work world, we haven’t gotten to a critical mass sharing of pronouns. It’s not quite normalized. We’re working on it. That’s why it’s really inspiring to watch that work being done, to experience someone apologizing for something that’s not yet normalized, apologizing for something that didn’t bother me one bit. Because I’m cisgender, and I have the privilege that comes with it.

I’m celebrating the small wins because that’s how we build momentum for the big stuff. Let’s do this! 

Here are the other good vibes I found this week:

         2. Bank of America Making Big Moves With Avoiding Layoffs, BIPOC Leadership, and More         
         3. The State Department is ditching Times New Roman for Calibri
         4. Welcome Corps, A New Refugee Resettlement Program
         5.  Businesses Pledge to Support Divorcing Employees

Read the full blog here: https://www.theequalityinstitute.com/equality-insights-blog/5-things-the-tech

Learn more about Cherie Price, President of the Illinois Diversity Council here!

Join thousands of readers by subscribing to the 5 Things newsletter. Enjoy some good vibes in DEI every Saturday morning. https://5thingsdei.com/

In this episode, we discuss reimagining leadership from our current understandings within the nonprofit sector and its connections to Decent Work with Dr. Vidya Shah. Some of the questions we explore are: What are leadership competencies? What are some of the realities faced by Black, Indigenous and racialized leaders stewarding this work within their respective organizations? What role does white leadership play in navigating organizational efforts around racial justice? 

Bio: Dr. Vidya Shah is an educator, scholar and activist committed to equity and racial justice in the service of liberatory education. She is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Education at York University and her research explores anti-racist and decolonizing approaches to leadership in schools, communities, and school districts. She also explores educational barriers to the success and well-being of Black, Indigenous, and racialized students. Dr. Shah teaches in the Master of Leadership and Community Engagement, as well as undergraduate and graduate-level courses in education. She has worked in the Model Schools for Inner Cities Program in the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) and was an elementary classroom teacher in the TDSB. Dr. Shah is committed to bridging the gaps between communities, classrooms, school districts and the academy, to re/imagine emancipatory possibilities for schooling.  

Resources:  

Master of Leadership and Community Engagement (MLCE)  

Podcast Episodes - UnLeading  

Leander interviews another podcaster Sapna. Sapna is the host of the Breaking Green Ceilings podcast. They discuss experiences of being BIPOC podcasters with a focus on environmental and social challenges and the importance of providing a platform for unheard voices. Leander wants to forgive his audience for making the statement "falling on deaf ears". He actively, daily works to eliminate unnecessary vocabulary that isn't accurate and utilizes a group of people to describe something which further stigmatizes and highlights societal ignorance. 

Episode Highlights:

4:20 - Starting a new podcast

9:55 - Conservation as a segregated movement

16:00 - Learnings from guests

20:24 - Experiences of "people of difference" in conservation 

26:17 - Immigrant experience and conservation 

32:28 - Getting BIPOC people into conservation 

Links Mentioned:

Breaking Green Ceilings: https://breakinggreenceilings.com/

Lacy Consulting Services: https://www.lacyconsultingservices.com/