Anti-Racist & Health Equity Series
This curated collection of sessions highlights diverse voices, evidence-based insights, and actionable strategies that promote health equity across communities. From addressing Black maternal and infant mortality to examining the political determinants of brain health, these events highlight critical conversations and practical tools for creating a more just and inclusive public health system. Whether you’re exploring the life course approach to equity, integrating anti-racist frameworks into policy, or navigating community resilience during funding crises, each session offers insight, inspiration, and action toward meaningful change.
2026 Anti-Racist & Health Equity Series
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Dr. Hannah Matthys
Session 3 : Identifying Your North Star: Evidence-Based Health Equity
Wednesday, May 27th, 2026: 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
This interactive workshop guides participants in understanding and articulating why certain identity groups may require additional support. Participants will discuss what areas of data are meaningful, and they will develop a more nuanced and evidence-based approach to advocating for marginalized groups, strengthening their ability to promote equity thoughtfully and effectively.
Session 4: From Place-Based Disparities to Community-Led Solutions
Wednesday, June 17th: 11:30 am- 1 pm
From Place-Based Disparities to Community-Led Solutions is a 90-minute interactive, trauma-informed training designed for public health and community leaders working in rural and frontier Colorado. This session explores how geography, workforce limitations, structural determinants, and social context uniquely shape health outcomes outside urban centers. Participants will examine why traditional urban equity models often fall short in rural settings and will gain practical, place-based tools to advance health equity through asset-based framing, cross-sector partnerships, culturally responsive engagement, and rural-appropriate evaluation strategies
James Kuemmerle
Julie Heller
Session 5: Interview Tips and Preparation
July - Exact Date and
This interactive workshop guides participants in understanding frameworks for preparing for an interview, answering interview questions, and maintaining stamina during interviews.
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2025 Topics
In 2025 the following topics were covered as part of the Anti-Racist & Health Equity Series: ​
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Community in Times of Funding Crisis
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Black Maternal and Infant Mortality
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Political Determinants of Brain Health
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Anti-Racism Over the Life Course
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Reimagining Equity in Grantee/Philanthropy Relationships
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Cultivating Empathy and Equity in Public Health Practice
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Cervical Cancer: History & Future in Marginalized Groups
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Empowering Communities: Trauma-Informed and Inclusive Strategies
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Integrating an Antiracist Lens into Public Health Policy
Refund Policy
Please note that all ticket sales for these events are final and non-refundable. We understand that plans can change, and while we are unable to offer refunds, we do allow for substitutions. If you are unable to attend, you may transfer your ticket to another person at no additional cost.
To request a substitution, please contact us at info@coloradopublichealth.org with the name and contact information of the new attendee no later than 24 hrs before the event.
Thank you for your understanding and support!