Reede Scholars Live

On this episode, we are joined by Nwando Olayiwola, a family physician and public health professional, Chair and Professor in the Department of Family and Community Medicine at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.  In addition, she is a health services researcher whose research interests are in applications of technology to increase access to care for underserved and disenfranchised populations, health systems reform, practice transformation, health information technology, primary care redesign, social determinants of health, health disparities and equity, primary care-social care partnerships, physician burnout, patient satisfaction and experience, maternal-child health, and minority, refugee and immigrant health. 

She speaks with us about what sparked her interest in technology, working in global health, which prompted her return to her alma mater and the challenges & triumphs of leadership during a pandemic. https://wexnermedical.osu.edu/departments/family-medicine/team/faculty/j-nwando-olayiwola-md-mph-faafp

On this episode, we are joined by Christina Rosenthal, DDS, MPH, owner and CEO of Paradigm Dental Center in Memphis, TN, and founder of the 516 Foundation, which is a non-profit organization that seeks to address the needs of the world community through the principle of servitude. She earned her bachelor's degree from the University of Memphis and her dental degree from the University of TN College of Dentistry.

She speaks to us about overcoming the odds, becoming a wife, mother and entrepreneur and her motivation to write a children’s book.

In this episode we are joined by Reede Scholar Mallory Williams, MD, MPH, trauma surgeon, professor, health equity advocate, and Colonel in the United States Army Reserve Medical Corps. 

He  continues the conversation with us about the current climate of protest in response to the recent fatalities at the hands of the police, the policies that influence our justice system, the laws that limit persecution of officers, and the potential for change in the midst of chaos.

On this episode, we are joined by Candrice Heath, MD, a triple board certified dermatologist currently

practicing in Philadelphia, PA. In addition to being a physician, Dr. Heath is a clinical researcher,

nationally recognized author, speaker and entrepreneur, recently starting her own beauty line, My

Sister’s Beauty.

She shares her journey to her dream and perseverance to becoming a dermatologist, working on the

front-lines during the COVID 19 pandemic and how to build an inclusive practice.

IG/FB/TW: @drcandriceheath

www.mysistersbeauty.com

On this episode, we are joined by Kimberly Mulligan-Guy, PhD, Assistant Dean of the office of Inclusion, Equity and Diversity at Auburn University in Alabama. She received her Master Degree in Chemistry from Florida A&M University and her PhD in Molecular Physiology and Biophysics from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN.

She speaks to us about how strong mentorship can shape your trajectory, the importance of Inclusion, Equity and Diversity in a predominantly white institution (PWI) and how to effectively communicate with leadership about the needs of underrepresented populations.

On this episode, we are joined by Christiane Buggs, a Nashville native and current representative for the District 5 School Board in Nashville, TN. She holds both a Master Degree in Curriculum from Tennessee State University and a Master Degree in Instruction and Teaching and Learning in Urban Schools from Vanderbilt University.

She describes herself as an educator serving urban young people in different capacities by advocating for them politically, supporting them socially and pushing them to excel academically.

On this episode, we are joined by Camille Burge, PhD, tenured Associate Professor in the department of Political Science at Villanova University in Philadelphia, PA.

She shares her insights on the protests of Black Americans in America, how emotions tied to one’s racial group identity shapes public opinion and her prediction for the 2020 election cycle.

On this episode, we are joined by Joshua Liu, MD, co- founder and CEO of SeamlessMD.

As a self-described physician and entrepreneur, Dr. Liu discusses his journey into Digital Technology, being part of a start-up and the importance of including quality measures in the electronic medical record.

On this episode, we are joined by Alyson Humphrey, Louisville, KY native, Nutritionist and Public Health Accreditation Board Coordinator for the Louisville Metro Government.

She responds to the local response to COVID-19 in KY, the local climate due the ongoing protests of Breonna Taylor’s death at the hands of the police and gives us a directive for self-care and healing in these uncertain times.

On this episode, we are joined by Christy Pruitt-Haynes, President of Christy Pruitt-Haynes Consulting

and Founder & Chief Truth Teller of Our Truths.

She speaks with us about the importance of diversity in the workplace, how to equip and empower

yourself to obtain leadership positions and how to create opportunities for yourself as an entrepreneur.