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The Legal Barriers LGBTQ+ Assessment and Coalition Building Initiative: an HRiA Innovation Incubator Project
Staff: Kelly Danckert, Meghan Guptill, Kathleen McCabe, Lex Vasquez, and Ben Wood Across the United States, LGBTQ+ communities — especially transgender and gender diverse individuals — are facing an alarming surge in political attacks. From…
Addressing Black Maternal Health in Massachusetts: an HRiA Innovation Incubator Project
HRiA Staff: Allyson Shifley, Mo Barbosa, and Victoria Nemeth A MA Special Commission on Racial Inequities in Maternal Health report recognizes “Racism, not race, is a primary driver of the social determinants of health. It drives…
Investing in Community Impact: HRiA’s Innovation Incubator
Innovation is one of HRiA’s core values. It helps us challenge norms, learn, and evolve to support the needs of our clients, communities, and employees. In 2024, HRiA launched the Innovation Incubator, a bold initiative…
HRiA at APHA 2025
Health Resources in Action (HRiA) looks forward to participating in the American Public Health Association (APHA)’s annual meeting in Washington, DC on November 2-5, 2025! Below, you’ll find a list of our team members attending the conference, information on…
A statement from HRiA’s Executive Team
Since January, billions of dollars have been cut from numerous institutions leading scientific research and public health. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, our nation’s preeminent public health organization, faces monumental threats. Public health…
Leading with trust: How community health workers are shaping the future of public health
Community Health Workers (CHWs) are trusted individuals who understand the people, culture, language, and challenges in their communities. As frontline public health professionals, CHWs have strong community ties and serve as bridge builders. They bring…