The Equity Matters Podcast

A fundamental goal for all of us in service professions is to integrate research and practice in ways that improve the outcomes of those being served. Evidence-based practices have long been a tool to bridge clinical expertise and the science. Unfortunately, these tools do not consistently support equitable implementation and outcomes. Today we join Dr. Juliette McClendon, Brandon J. Johnson, MHS, and Déjà Clement, M.S to learn more on how institutions can employ strategies and build structures that elevate equity through evidence-based practices.

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Déjà Twitter:@ClementDeja 

Brandon Twitter: @BranJJohnson1

Brandon YouTube: The Black Mental Wellness Lounge

Dr. Juliette McClendon Twitter: @DrJulietteM 

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All college students are encouraged to engage in self-exploration in order to develop a clear sense of self, commitment, and direction. Playing a sport can either complement or impede this process and much depends on the supports in place for student athletes. Today, we join Marques R. Dexter, MS to discuss healthy development of the student athlete identity while balancing athletic and academic endeavors. 

LinkedIn: Marques Dexter, MS

Twitter: @MarquesDexter

Instagram:@MarquesRDexter

Basic needs security among students enrolled in postsecondary education is critical for ensuring strong academic performance, persistence and graduation, and students’ wellbeing. Today, we join Bezil Taylor, MSW to discuss how academic institutions can commit to addressing student basic needs in a holistic manner to ensure that all students have the opportunities to be successful. 

LinkedIn: Bezil Taylor, MSW

Twitter: @BeezMSW

Instagram: @BeezMSW 

To learn more about Texas Southern University’s Center for Justice Reform, please visit their website here.

To learn more about the Michigan State University Racial and Justice Collaborative, follow them on Twitter here.

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When students leave their homes and go off to college, there are enough distractions without having to worry about financial troubles. Today we join Dr. Michael Couch II, Chief Financial Officer of Martin University to discuss how the history of higher educational institutions have led to many of the financial inequities we see presently, the importance of financial literacy in receiving aid and how he engages the family as a support when students enroll.

LinkedIn: Michael Couch II Ed.D

Instagram: @MikeCouch02

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Coming up on the end of year and approaching a year of coexisting with COVID-19, I found it only appropriate to reflect on the opportunities we have with the new normal.  On this week's episode I dive into what it takes to reimagine our current existence and begin planning for equity and social justice. Be sure to listen to the end for some very important updates for the Equity Matters Podcast!

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Public spaces have the opportunity to reflect and shape the communities they serve. Unfortunately many underserved communities have been systematically excluded from the prosperity and vibrancy that their cities generate for the wealthy. We connect with Mónica Gutiérrez to discuss her experience engaging communities in South Phoenix, her research on #Placemaking and how to be an academic hustler when the odds are stacked against you.

Keep up with Mónica Gutiérrez here:

Twitter: @Moni_SocialWork

Website: Mónica Gutiérrez

Vision and mission have a fundamental role in shaping an organization or a company. It reminds employees, stakeholders, and potential partners what it is exactly that you focus on. We connected with Dr. Ryan Warner as he shares his experience working with organizations to curate mission and vision while adopting an equity lens. 

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Twitter: @DrRyanCWarner

LinkedIn: Ryan C. Warner, PhD

Website: RC Warner Consulting, LLC

DEI Consulting is big business. Companies are more and more aware of their role in perpetuating the -isms and re looking to resolve power imbalances. This is great news for individuals who can help define and address these challenges. This is great news for individuals who have expertise in these areas. This week we connected with Maaso Kalema, Founder of the AYA Consulting Firm who shares her experience working with companies to reimagine their systems and create sustainable change.

To get more information on Aya Consulting, please visit their website here. 

Confederate statues and monuments memorialize and glorify white supremacy and racism. With the recent murder of George Floyd, we saw widespread protest and efforts to remove these artifacts. This week, we connected with Trey Taylor to discuss grassroots organizing to do this work, Black men in social work, and learning wisdom from the ancestors. 

Social work is often divided into macro or micro practice, and it's limiting to consider this dichotomous view. We connected with micro practitioner Reggie Jackson to discuss his role in advancing equity at all levels and how his skillset cuts through all practice areas.