André Blackman is a strategist, eco-system builder and entrepreneur, working in public health and social innovation. Founder and CEO of Onboard Health, specialized executive search and advisory firm focused on creating a more inclusive healthcare industry.

In this episode we discuss his personal journey and career, his views of DEI, and what is required to sustain efforts to build a more equitable health system in the United States.

Main Topics

• André’s journey to a career in public health science and community impact and his desire to work toward systemic change and not project-based DEI work (2:59)
• André’s early career in strategic communications and digital PR and his work on various federal health projects with the CDC (10:21)
• Intersectionality of race and culture as a child of immigrants and how George Floyd and the BLM movement led to Onboard Health (12:57)
• The origin story of Onboard Health and what the workforce needs to build a more sustainable and equitable future of health (20:47)
• Onboard’s work as a specialized executive search and talent and culture advisory firm for companies who embrace equitable practices (22:27)
• How companies are trying to address DEI and some of the best practices of those companies trying to do this sustainably (26:03)
• The key differences between health equity and DEI and the importance of proper definitions (31:20)
• The skills, values, leadership approach needed in making a difference in healthcare system and bringing that to our BIPOC and diverse populations (36:02)

Episode Links

• Katie Couric’s Stand Up to Cancer Foundation: https://standuptocancer.org
• Fortune 40 under 40: https://fortune.com/40-under-40/2020/andre-blackman/

Connect with André:

https://www.onboardhealth.co

https://twitter.com/mindofandre

https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreblackman/

Connect with KP:

linkedin.com/in/kaakpema-kp-yelpaala-379b269/

https://twitter.com/inonhealth

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