Continuing to Travel: Reflections on Gloria Steinem
Just over a week ago, I heard the news that Gloria Steinem passed away days after Dolly Parton. Two women who transcended who they were supposed to be and lived…
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Ten Years of Community-Defined Care: Reflecting on the California Reducing Disparities Project Legacy
The California Reducing Disparities Project (CRDP) officially concluded on June 30 marking a remarkable 10-year legacy dedicated to advancing equity in behavioral health across California. In May, I had the privilege…
Four Things My Mother Taught Me About Health Advocacy and Accessibility
This July marks another Disability Pride Month, and 2026 marks the 36th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, signed into law on July 26, 1990. And this year’s theme, “The World Works Better With Us,” speaks directly to me…
Democracy as a Community Practice
Coming this August: Introducing Liz’s Leadership Letters: Reflections on Leadership and Community Lately, I’ve been thinking about our democracy. Not in terms of elections or politics, but in terms of people and their…
When Belonging Becomes a Strategic Priority: Lessons from the Transforming Academia for Equity Initative
What does it take to create a school where every student, faculty member, and staff member feels valued, supported, and connected? For many schools of public health, the answer goes…
