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Stories in Health Equity

Thursday, April 24 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CDT

Location: Hybrid: HSEC 2-110 or Zoom
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Take a break and join us for a brief lunchtime session featuring Jessica Simaceck,PhD a dedicated public health professional. Hear her story and learn about her unique journey in the field of health equity.

What to Expect

  • A 15-minute talk sharing real-world experiences in health equity
  • A Q&A session to ask questions and engage in meaningful dialogue
  • A chance to connect with other students and explore ways to get involved

Free lunch provided!

This is a great opportunity for students interested in learning more about health equity, building connections, and discovering career pathways in public health.

Come listen, ask questions, and be inspired!

Audience for this event: All are welcome

Speaker(s)

Jessica Simacek

Jessica Simacek

Learn more about Jessica Simacek

Jessica Simacek is Director of the TeleOutreach Center and Research Core at the Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain. She leads research on using online technologies to improve access to interventions for children with developmental disabilities and their families. A former MN-LEND fellow, she now mentors others in the program and has published widely on intervention research.

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Audience:
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Venue

Hybrid: HSEC 2-110 or Zoom
526 Delaware Street
Minneapolis, MN 55455 United States
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Organizer

Health Equity Work Group

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