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Juneteenth Message from EI Director Dr. Ellis
Equity Institute Director Dr. Wendy Ellis shares remarks on Juneteenth 2025.
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Stay informed with the latest news, updates, and insights from the Equity Institute, highlighting our work in advancing equity and justice.
EI Collaborator Dr. Daniel Chen Links Food Access to Systemic Barriers
At the Good Food for All Summit, Dr. Chen joined national leaders to explore how housing, safety, income, & infrastructure shape access to healthy food.
Riley Lima earned the Knapp Fellowship for her asthma telehealth project, examining health disparities in DC’s Wards 7 and 8.
Dr. Wendy Ellis Serves as Keynote Speaker at Kentucky Bloom Summit 2025
Dr. Wendy Ellis Serves as Keynote Speaker at Kentucky Bloom Summit 2025
KET News (PBS) Interviews Dr. Wendy Ellis, Keynote Speaker at ‘Together We Bloom’ Summit in KY
View the full clip in the linked segment from 14:47 to 18:12.
Dr. C. Nicole Mason Interviewed on the Power Gap
Dr. Mason, President/CEO of Future Forward Women (FFW), was interviewed by More to Her Story. The Equity Institute is the academic research partner of FFW.
Nine Scholars Honored with Equity Prize at GWSPH Research Day
Nine scholars honored with the Equity Prize at GWSPH Research Day for advancing racial, ethnic & socioeconomic equity in the U.S. and globally.
Supporting Black Farmers Supports America (GW Today)
On April 08, GW EI Director Dr. Ellis provided opening remarks to a panel discussion on the past, present and future of Black farming in the U.S.
EI + CCR Meets with Congressman Greg Landsman
On March 25, 2025, members of the CCR and EI teams visited Capitol Hill to meet with Congressman Greg Landsman (D-OH-01).
EI Director Dr. Wendy Ellis Receives #Shes100 Award
Dr. Ellis was recently honored as a recipient of the #Shes100 Equity Award by the National Coalition of 100 Black Women Metropolitan Washington, DC Chapter.
Ensuring Access to Resources for All Isn’t a Zero-Sum Game (GW Today)
Conference convened by GW’s Equity Institute brought together researchers, practitioners and advocates to discuss systemic challenges and how equity benefits everyone.
On March 18, the Equity Institute hosted the Exploring Community-Driven Solutions that Promote Health Equity convening, bringing together over 100 attendees.
Dr. Ellis Moderates Maternal Health Panel at Urban Institute
Dr. Ellis moderated a panel on maternal health equity at the Urban Institute, highlighting policy, research, and community-driven solutions to improve outcomes.
Dr. Ellis Delivers Keynote at MLK Celebration
Dr. Wendy Ellis Delivers Keynote Address at National Underground Railroad Freedom Center’s MLK Legacy Celebration
Let's Talk Cincy: A look at a new study that focuses on closing the wealth gap in Cincinnati
A look at a new study that focuses on closing the wealth gap in Cincinnati.