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Advancing Health Equity and Climate Justice through Behavioral Science and Translational Research
Date: March 5, 2025
Time: 12 pm ET
The climate change crisis is intensifying health disparities, disproportionately impacting vulnerable communities and amplifying environmental injustices. Urgent action is needed to address these interconnected challenges and drive meaningful change. This webinar offers a unique opportunity to learn how behavioral science and translational research can empower communities, foster collaboration, and promote solutions at the intersection of health equity and climate justice.
Through engaging presentations from three expert speakers, the session will explore:
• Community-driven strategies to address energy inequality and advance climate justice.
• Faith-based leadership and advocacy in promoting resilience and health equity.
• Translational research and academic-community partnerships addressing environmental health disparities.
Learning objectives:
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Evaluate the role of community-based initiatives, such as the Toxic Bus Tours, in raising awareness about energy inequality and its impact on climate justice, and identify actionable strategies to address environmental health disparities through collaborative partnerships, community engagement, and behavioral science.
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Explore the role of faith-based leadership and community advocacy in addressing health disparities and promoting climate justice within underserved populations, and identify actionable strategies for fostering collaborations among faith leaders, researchers, and community stakeholders to advance health equity and climate resilience through translational research and behavioral science.
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By the end of the lecture, attend should be able to describe ways in which local Milwaukee community organizations and academic partners are working together to pursue environmental health equity as the climate changes.
Speakers:
Walter L. Smith, II, MPH, LEP
Walter L. Smith, II, MPH, LEP is the Chief Executive Officer of W.L. Smith & Associates, with over 20 years of expertise in environmental engineering, safety training, and policy application for sustainable development. A graduate of the FAMU/FSU College of Engineering, he holds dual master's degrees—one in Africana Studies and Anthropology from the University of South Florida and another in Public Health Administration and Epidemiology from Everglades University. He specializes in environmental due diligence and brownfield redevelopment, serving diverse communities and clients both domestically and internationally. Fluent in Spanish and a certified safety instructor, he is committed to fostering stakeholder collaboration and resolving environmental concerns through innovative solutions. Additionally, he serves as a Sierra Club representative for the national Beyond Coal campaign.
Pastor Gerard Duncan
Pastor Gerard Duncan is the Senior Pastor of Prayers By Faith Family Ministries in Gainesville, Florida, and the Executive Director of the Pleasant Street Civil Rights and Cultural Arts Center. A spiritual leader and social entrepreneur, he collaborates with social and health organizations to develop community-centered programs, addressing health inequities and disparities in underserved neighborhoods. Pastor Duncan also serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Community Partners and Engagement Consultants and is an active member of Florida’s Statewide Faith and Community Advisory Council, contributing to statewide initiatives on health equity, mental wellness, and social justice.
Kirsten Beyer, PhD, MPH, MS
Dr. Kirsten Beyer is a faculty member in the Division of Epidemiology & Social Sciences in the Institute for Health & Equity at the Medical College of Wisconsin. Her research focuses on the intersection of health, place, and social justice, aiming to identify socioenvironmental and systemic causes of health disparities and to translate findings into impactful policy interventions. Her background in international studies, nonprofit work, and graduate research in global health, geospatial analysis, and health disparities shapes her commitment to reducing inequities. Dr. Beyer will share her experiences in community-engaged work addressing climate challenges in Milwaukee, WI, along with insights on incorporating climate change into our various research endeavors.
Moderators:
Lakeshia Cousin, PhD, APRN
Jean C. Bikomeye, PhD, MPH
Member Price: Free
Non- Member Price: $45
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