Cornell University's Inclusive Excellence PodcastJoin Erin Sember-Chase and Toral Patel from the D Author: Cornell University, Department of Inclusion and Workforce Diversity
Join Erin Sember-Chase and Toral Patel from the Department of Inclusion and Belonging as they dive into discussions on topics related to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. They will interview colleagues throughout Cornell who are working to build spaces of belonging for all Cornell employees and provide information on how you can begin building these spaces today. Language: en Genres: Education Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Episode 109: Health Equity 101: Barriers, Bias, and Building Better Systems
Friday, 27 March, 2026
In this episode, Erin and Toral are joined by Jada Hamilton, Senior Director of Clinical Operations at Cornell Health; Qiana Watson, First-Gen/Low-Income Community Liaison and therapist at Cornell Health; and Herb Alexander, Chief People Officer and Chief Diversity Officer at Centralus Health, to discuss the roles universities and communities play in advancing health equity. Together, they explore the historical roots of healthcare inequities, ongoing barriers to access and trust, and the steps healthcare systems and providers can take to create more equitable systems. The conversation highlights how collaboration, accessibility, and community-centered approaches are essential to building a healthier campus and community for all.






