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Still Evolving with Dr. Amy and Ruth Ann Norton
Summary
The interview on "Still Evolving" features Dr. Amy and Ruth Ann Norton, CEO of the Green and Healthy Homes Initiative. The conversation delves into Ruth Ann's journey from a diverse upbringing to leading a national authority on healthy housing. She shares her experiences in tackling lead poisoning and improving housing conditions, emphasizing the importance of resilience, integrity, and community support. Ruth Ann highlights the challenges faced, including financial hurdles and opposition, but underscores the power of human connections and mentorship in overcoming obstacles. The discussion also touches on personal recovery and the significance of maintaining a supportive network to sustain long-term commitment to social change.
Today’s Guest
Ruth Ann Norton is the President & CEO of the Green & Healthy Homes Initiative (GHHI). She has led its development into one of the nation’s most effective and foremost authorities on healthy housing and its impact on the social determinants of health. She directs GHHI’s national strategy to integrate climate, healthcare, and healthy housing as a platform for improved health, economic, and social outcomes in historically disinvested communities.
Ruth Ann is a noted expert on building community capacity and effective work plans to incorporate environmental health standards in housing-related programs. She is leading GHHI’s $50 million Thriving Communities Grantmaking Program for EPA Region 3 to fund environmental justice projects across the Mid-Atlantic and is spearheading GHHI’s work in the development and implementation of decarbonization, electrification, and climate change mitigation services for low-income households.
Ruth Ann serves as a member of the EPA Children’s Health Protection Advisory Committee (CHPAC), the Maryland Clean Energy Center Board of Directors, the DC Solar Task Force, the National Council of State Housing Agencies’ National Advisory Group, and the APHA Environmental Leadership Network, among many others.
Tune In!
1:06 Journey Addressing Lead Poisoning
3:35 Overcoming Financial and Political Challenges
8:39 Importance of Community and Mentorship
13:56 Personal Recovery and Maintaining Balance
19:43 Daily Practices for Sustained Impact
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By Dr. Amy AtheySummary
The interview on "Still Evolving" features Dr. Amy and Ruth Ann Norton, CEO of the Green and Healthy Homes Initiative. The conversation delves into Ruth Ann's journey from a diverse upbringing to leading a national authority on healthy housing. She shares her experiences in tackling lead poisoning and improving housing conditions, emphasizing the importance of resilience, integrity, and community support. Ruth Ann highlights the challenges faced, including financial hurdles and opposition, but underscores the power of human connections and mentorship in overcoming obstacles. The discussion also touches on personal recovery and the significance of maintaining a supportive network to sustain long-term commitment to social change.
Today’s Guest
Ruth Ann Norton is the President & CEO of the Green & Healthy Homes Initiative (GHHI). She has led its development into one of the nation’s most effective and foremost authorities on healthy housing and its impact on the social determinants of health. She directs GHHI’s national strategy to integrate climate, healthcare, and healthy housing as a platform for improved health, economic, and social outcomes in historically disinvested communities.
Ruth Ann is a noted expert on building community capacity and effective work plans to incorporate environmental health standards in housing-related programs. She is leading GHHI’s $50 million Thriving Communities Grantmaking Program for EPA Region 3 to fund environmental justice projects across the Mid-Atlantic and is spearheading GHHI’s work in the development and implementation of decarbonization, electrification, and climate change mitigation services for low-income households.
Ruth Ann serves as a member of the EPA Children’s Health Protection Advisory Committee (CHPAC), the Maryland Clean Energy Center Board of Directors, the DC Solar Task Force, the National Council of State Housing Agencies’ National Advisory Group, and the APHA Environmental Leadership Network, among many others.
Tune In!
1:06 Journey Addressing Lead Poisoning
3:35 Overcoming Financial and Political Challenges
8:39 Importance of Community and Mentorship
13:56 Personal Recovery and Maintaining Balance
19:43 Daily Practices for Sustained Impact