How can philanthropy advance health equity?

The pandemic has shifted how we think about our healthcare system. Crisis exposed deep and systemic inequities in access, affordability, and standards of care–and therefore mortality rates and quality of life. As we move forward, how do we close gaps? Center community needs? Improve outcomes?

This panel will explore how philanthropists and funders have been—and should be—approaching this reimagining of healthcare. They’ll discuss the role of philanthropy in efforts such as addressing the social determinants of health, deepening community collaboration, advancing patient-centric care, and accelerating systemic change within healthcare institutions—as well as recommendations for nonprofits seeking to deepen partnerships with philanthropists in these areas.

Moderator:
Gianna Jackson, Special Counsel, Aperio Philanthropy

Panelists:
Chris Connolly, Associate Director, Clinton Health Access Initiative; adjunct instructor, NYU SPS Center for Global Affairs
Daniel Frascella, Chief Program and Grants Officer, Mother Cabrini Health Foundation
Roger Rennekamp, Extension Health Director, Association for Public and Land-grant Universities
Stephen B. Thomas, Professor and Director, Maryland Center for Health Equity, University of Maryland

This event series is offered as a collaboration between Aperio Philanthropy and the George H. Heyman, Jr. Program for Philanthropy and Fundraising within the NYU SPS Center for Global Affairs.