New Mexico Social Justice Equity & Institute Newsletter VOLUME IV |
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Dear subscribers, Welcome to our newsletter! We are thrilled to share some exciting updates with you. Our professional workforce development program continues to make great strides in empowering young adults and equipping them with valuable skills and knowledge. Here's a glimpse of what we've been working on: Social Justice and Community Engagement: Our program places a strong emphasis on social justice and community engagement. We firmly believe in the power of advocacy and fostering positive change within communities. Through various workshops, seminars, and hands-on projects, participants learn about social justice issues, develop critical thinking skills, and actively engage in community initiatives. Career Enhancement: Helping young adults achieve their career goals is a core objective of our program. We provide mentorship, career counseling, and skills training to ensure participants are well-prepared for the job market. From resume building and interview preparation to networking opportunities and internships, we offer comprehensive support to help them excel in their chosen fields. New Funders: We are delighted to announce that our program has received support from new funders who share our vision and commitment. Their generous contributions will enable us to expand the scope of our program, reach more young adults, and enhance the resources and opportunities available to our participants.
We would like to express our gratitude to all our existing supporters and partners who have been instrumental in our journey thus far. We also extend a warm welcome to our new funders and thank them for joining us in this important endeavor. Thank you for being a part of our journey. We look forward to sharing more updates with you soon! Warm regards, New Mexico Social Justice and Equity Institute |
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Kaitlin Peña is a graduate student at New Mexico State University and is actively pursuing her Master's degree in Public Health. With a Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration earned in 2020, she brings a solid foundation of knowledge. Currently immersed in the realm of COVID-19 vaccines and therapeutics, she has firsthand experience with the challenges involved in ensuring fair and equitable access to underserved communities. The compelling mission of NMSJEI, which focuses on promoting social and environmental justice to foster positive transformations, deeply resonates with her. She believes in the importance of working collaboratively alongside organizations and community members to achieve the best possible health outcomes. |
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Kristin Yellowman Hello, my name is Kristin Largo- Yellowman, I am from the tangle clan and my grandpa is from the bitter water clan, born from the salt clan, I am from Farmington, New Mexico, I am a student at New Mexico State University, my major is in Health science, and going for bachelor’s in public health. I am an intern at New Mexico Social Justice Equity Institute in Gallup, NM. |
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Women of Three Mile Island A film about a battle of wills, hubris, and energy – atomic, maternal, moral, and feminist. | | |
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We will be partnering with the Aspen Institutes THRIVE This framework is in alignment with our mission and vision for community-driven solutions. |
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“We are learning how to apply the HOPE interactive data tool to local health equity work, and the different approaches that can be customized for local jurisdictions,” Dr. Christopher said. “Leveraging HOPE is helping to turn data into results on the ground that are expanding equity for populations of color.”Add your text here. Edit to add dynamic values like name, email and more. With generous support from RWJF, NCHE is launching the next phase with Leveraging HOPE to Transform Public Health Data Systems, which will include 12 more health and social justice organizations: Black Economic & Wellness Coalition of Akron (Akron, OH); Metropolitan Tenants Organization (Chicago, IL); Morgan State University's School of Community Health and Policy's Center for Urban Health Equity (Baltimore, MD); The Ministerial Health Fellowship (Hartford, CT; Cultivar La Salud (Fresno, CA); National Congress for Black Women (Baton Rouge, LA); The Firecracker Foundation (Holt, MI); Grassroots Gardens of Western New York (Buffalo, NY); Rural Health Medical Program, Inc. (Selma, AL); Alluvial Collective (Jackson, MI); New Mexico Social Justice and Equity Institute (Gallup, NM) and VOCES (Battle Creek, MI). |
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