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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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…
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…
Practicing What We Preach: Trauma-Informed Care Within Organizations
Organizations across behavioral health, education, and community-serving sectors often speak openly about trauma-informed care, equity, and wellness in the communities they serve. Yet, many continue to struggle with applying those same…
More Than Monoliths
As a Hmong person, I’ve accepted over my lifetime that many people I meet very often have never met a Hmong person or even heard of the Hmong people. How could they…
