Exploring Community-Driven Solutions that Promote Health Equity

President Granberg Speaking — President Ellen Granberg provided opening remarks at the event.

On March 18, 2025, the Equity Institute hosted the Exploring Community-Driven Solutions that Promote Health Equity convening, bringing together over 100 in-person and virtual attendees. GW President Ellen Granberg opened the event with remarks, setting the stage for insightful discussions featuring experts from Martha’s Table, Greater Washington Community Foundation, KFF Health News, GW Law School, and more. Through engaging sessions, including a fireside chat, a systems-thinking workshop, and a solutions-driven panel, participants explored actionable strategies to address systemic health inequities.

The talented Rio Holaday provided her graphic recording services for the event. Graphic Recording involves a real-time translation of conversations and/or presentations into text and pictures. View her graphics from the event here, and learn more about her work at rioholaday.com.

We extend our gratitude to all who attended and contributed to this vital conversation on advancing health equity.

Read GW Today's story on the event here.

View Rio's graphics below, which capture many of the important themes discussed during the convening.