SON Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Social Justice Pedagogy
Faculty Development Series 2023-24
Hybrid Session (Lunch Provided)
Room 203

Dr. Keisha Green

Healthcare educators will learn strategies for identifying race-based biases and will develop racial literacy skills for classroom discourse, teaching practices, and curricular content. Dr. Keisha Green currently serves as an Associate Professor of Teacher Education and Curriculum Studies at UMass Amherst College of Education. Dr. Green earned her doctorate from Emory University.

Sponsors: SON-Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and the Office of Academic Advancement. For additional information and/or accommodations, please contact son-diversity@emory.edu

Social Justice Pedagogy
Faculty Development Series 2023-24
Hybrid Session (Lunch Provided)
Room 203

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Dr. Keisha Green

Healthcare educators will learn strategies for identifying race-based biases and will develop racial literacy skills for classroom discourse, teaching practices, and curricular content. Dr. Keisha Green currently serves as an Associate Professor of Teacher Education and Curriculum Studies at UMass Amherst College of Education. Dr. Green earned her doctorate from Emory University.

Sponsors: SON-Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and the Office of Academic Advancement. For additional information and/or accommodations, please contact son-diversity@emory.edu

Social Justice Pedagogy
Faculty Development Series 2023-24
Hybrid Session (Lunch Provided)
Room 203

Dr. Victoria Verlezza

The topics of intellectual and physical abilities are often left out of diversity, equity, and inclusion conversations. In our organization, this can lead to further marginalization and alienation for these individuals in the classroom and workplace. Through an intersectional perspective, we will explore ways to broaden our understanding, discourse, and advocacy for individuals that are neurodivergent and/or have physical disabilities. Dr. Victoria Verlezza is a DEI educator and consultant who holds a doctorate in Human Development from Fielding Graduate University.

Sponsors: SON-Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and the Office of Academic Advancement. For additional information and/or accommodations, please contact son-diversity@emory.edu

Join the NHWSN for an educational and community building experience at the National Center for Civil and Human Rights. This trip will include a facility tour, two interactive learning workshops, and a catered lunch. This is a school-wide initiative that is open to all faculty and staff.

Transportation will be provided.

Bus Leaves SON @ 8:15 am
Bus Returns SON @ 1:30 pm

Seats are limited!

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2023 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM Hybrid Session (Lunch Provided) Room 203 - Please RSVP your attendance here! The topics of intellectual and physical abilities are often left out of diversity, equity, and inclusion conversations. In our organization, this can lead to further marginalization and alienation for these individuals in the classroom and workplace. Through an intersectional perspective, we will explore ways to broaden our understanding, discourse, and advocacy for individuals that are neurodivergent and/or have physical disabilities. Dr. Victoria Verlezza is a DEI educator and consultant who holds a doctorate in Human Development from Fielding Graduate University.

Dr. Victoria Verlezza

Sponsors: SON-Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and the Office of Academic Advancement.; For additional information and/or accommodations, please contact son-diversity@emory.edu  

EMORY

NELL HODGSON WOODRUFF SCHOOL OF NURSING

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A Conversation with Advocate, Author, and Researcher

Friday, November 10, 2023
Lunch Provided
1520 Clifton Rd., Room 203
12:00 - 1:00 pm

Join us for an informal and candid discussion with three Latina nurse leaders. Learn about their journeys in nursing and how they are shaping the future of healthcare.

Dr. Adrianna Nava (PhD, MPA, MSN, RN), the current president of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses (NAHN), Research Scientist at NCQA, and Visiting Scholar in the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing.

Dr. Tina Loarte-Rodriguez (DNP, RN, CIC, CPPS, CPHRM), author of Latinas in Nursing: Stories of Determination, Inspiration, and Trust and Associate Director of Health Equity Measures at the Yale Center for Outcomes Research and Evaluation (CORE).

Dr. Roxana Chicas (PhD, RN), assistant professor and scientist in the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing.

LHM celebrates the histories, cultures, and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and South America.

Join your friends, colleagues, and SON community members for lunch as we recognize the month. Attendees will be able to partackin in Salsa dance lessons and a Latinx trivia game.

Friday, September 22, 2023

Monday, September 25, 2023

Join us for an informative presentation and discussion on the current Supreme Court of the United States. The court's decisions have wide-ranging implications on our lives, but most of us know little beyond the headlines.

A Conversation with Artist Michael Cade

Open to all students, faculty and staff. If you will be at the ENLC ( 250 Ponce de Leon Ave.), please register through the link below. This event with have lunch and original artwork.

Racism: A Public Health Crisis? How the Politics of Racial Resentment Undermine Individual and Societal Health and Well-Being
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School of Nursing, Room 108
Sponsored by: School of Nursing
Co-Sponsors: Goizueta Business School, School of Medicine, Rollins School of Public Health, and John Lewis Chair for Civil Rights and Social Justice

In this political era, many working and middle-class white Americans are drawn to politicians who pledged to make their lives great again. However, many of the policies they championed placed white Americans at ever-greater risk of illness and even death. Racial resentment fueled pro-gun laws in Missouri, caused resistance to the Affordable Care Act in Tennessee, and drove cuts to schools and social services in Kansas. The results of these policies? Increasing deaths by gun suicide, rising dropout rates, and falling life expectancies. Based on his critically acclaimed book, Dying of Whiteness: How the Politics of Racial Resentment in Killing America’s Heartland, Dr. Metzl research reveals why racial hierarchies, or the struggle to preserve white supremacy, is leading our nation towards its demise. This lecture and discussion will offer smart and necessary plans for working collectively toward a society that would be healthier for everyone.

Organizational Approach (Part 2)

An organization’s design and behavior play a critical role in the sustainability of diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. The session will explore strategies to move equity and inclusion from an individual resource to an organizational value.

Introspective Approach (Part 1)

This session will offer in depth dialogue around justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI) as they impact our everyday lives, personally, professionally, and academically. Participants will examine the concepts of JEDI, including ways in which an individual’s identities place them in a social hierarchy that that can be leveraged to advance equitable outcomes.

Register for Lunch by Friday, February 24

Virtual Awards Ceremony

Each year, the Rollins School of Public Health, the Goizueta Business School, the Emory School of Medicine, and the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing join together to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. through the Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Service Awards program. The event recognizes and celebrates people and organizations in the greater Atlanta area who have demonstrated unparalleled efforts to fight injustice. Award nominations are open through January 9.

This year's awards celebration theme is “The Sword That Heals: Championing Leaders of Peace, Love, and Justice” and is centered on MLK Jr.’s quotation, “Non-violence is a powerful and just weapon. It is a weapon unique in history, which cuts without wounding and ennobles [those] who wield it. It is a sword that heals.” Guest speaker for the event will be Rashard Johnson, Chief Executive Officer of Emory Decatur Hospital, Emory Hillandale Hospital, and Emory Long-Term Acute Care.

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Hybrid Session: Session Zoom: ID 987 0691 1879/Lunch – 1520 Clifton Rd. (Room 110)

This session will focus on the understanding core principles of Judaism and exploring ways to support practicing students, colleagues, and patients. Also, this session will highlight strategies to recognize and address antisemitism as our community strives to supports religious diversity.

Rabbi Jordan Braunig serves as the Jewish Chaplain at Emory University and seeks to be a resource to the diverse, robust, and inclusive Jewish community on campus. He received his master’s from Hebrew College.

Sponsored SON-Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. For additional information and or accommodations, please contact son-diversity@emory.edu.

Hybrid Session with lunch provided: Session Zoom: ID 459 247 2166/Lunch – 1520 Clifton Rd. (Room 110)

This session will focus on the importance of religious diversity and religious pluralism in our lives, workplace, and practice. As we strive for a more inclusive world, we must recognize the privilege that accompany certain faith backgrounds and beliefs specifically in the American context. Eduardo Pazos serves as the Assistant Dean of Student Affairs for Inclusion and Diversity and Director of Multicultural Student Life at Bowdoin College and has earned his master’s degree in religion from Yale University.

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Virtual Event: Zoom ID 999 8415 2158

The Georgia Gubernatorial and Senate races are dominating news coverage for the 2022 midterm elections. Can Abrams close the polling gap against Kemp? Does Walker have a chance of winning over Black voters? What are the key issues and concerns among the electorate as we enter this highly anticipated election season?  How are significant policy changes to reproductive rights and access to the franchise influencing the races? Join us as we explore these questions and more. Dr. Chryl Laird is an Associate Professor of Government and Politics at the University of Maryland College Park.

Sponsored by SON-Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Implications of Nursing Practice in Modern Times

Join our expert panelists for a discussion on Row V. Wade, key SCOTUS decisions, and the impact of repealing reproductive rights on marginalized communities and individuals. This session will offer historical, legal, and healthcare perspectives surrounding these important issues and implications for nursing practices.

Belonging to a community is an important aspect of the student experience. The SON has made this a top priority by investing in connections among students, faculty, and staff. This new initiative allows for participants to connect and fellowship.

The Community Connection Program begins this summer. Be on the lookout for details and your assigned community group in the upcoming weeks. This program will conclude at the end of summer semester. Hopefully, the connections you make will last throughout your time at Emory and beyond.

Community Connection Groups:

• (8-10) MN+MSN Students Per Team
• Faculty (Co-Lead)
• Staff (Co-Lead)

Time Commitment

• 1 In-person Group Gathering
• 1 Virtual Group Gathering
• 1 Individual Check-In with Group Co-Leads

All activities are free. If you are unable to attend any activities, please inform your Co-Leads.

For questions/concerns, please contact us at nursingstudentservices@emory.edu

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Join us for a live panel discussion with men who are transforming health care as nurse leaders. Learn about nursing as a career and why US News and World Report recently ranked nursing as the #1 job in Health Care 2022.  

Guest Panelists: De’Von Cross, Dr. Tim Cunningham, Dr. Michael McFarland, Aaron Montgomery, Everett Moss II, Scott Nguy, and Chauncey Ward.

Sponsors: Emory University Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing

Professional Development Series

The session will focus on building the capacity of community members to engage with the LGBTQIA+ community with respect and dignity to positively influence health and social justice. Sharon Chia Claros

Assistant Dean of Students and Director of the Queer Resource Center for The Claremont Colleges
Sponsored by SON-Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
For any addition information, accommodations and or concerns, please contact us at son-diversity@emory.edu

Professional Development Series‍

This session will focus on building capacity within our nursing community to engage with the Islamic faith, while addressing myths, biases, and misconceptions.  As the faces of America and subsequentially healthcare changes, it is imperative that we expand our knowledge to provide optimal healthcare and a more welcoming environment for all. Dr. Ahmed serves Vice Provost for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and Faculty in the Higher Education and Student Affairs Administration program at the University of Vermont.

Amer Ahmed, Ed.D.
Sponsored by SON-Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
For additional accommodations or concerns, please contact us directly at son-diversity@emory.edu