{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Healthy Project Podcast","title":"Civic Engagement as a Path to Health Equity ","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1284,"description":"In this enlightening episode of The Healthy Project Podcast, host Corey Dion Lewis sits down with Heather Jones-Brown, a fervent advocate for civic engagement and health equity. Heather, who also works in staff equity at Grinnell College, dives deep into the critical role civic participation plays in shaping health outcomes within communities. From debunking voter registration myths to emphasizing the impact of local elections, Heather offers invaluable insights into how engaging in the democratic process can lead to more equitable health policies. Listen in as we explore the intersection of civic duty and health equity, and learn how you can make a difference in your community.\n\nShow Notes:\n\nGuest: Heather Jones-Brown (she/her) is the Assistant Chief Diversity Officer for Staff Equity at Grinnell College and the Program Director at Vision Leads. \nShe is a Des Moines native and proud graduate of East High School. She got her Bachelor’s Degree in International Relations and Political Science from William Jewell College and her Masters in Business Leadership from William Penn University. \nHeather has traveled to over 15 different countries and lived in Tokyo, Japan for over 4 years.  She is a community advocate who is active in our local NAACP branch and is an active member of the Iowa Alumnae Chapter of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.\nIntroduction to Heather Jones-Brown - An overview of Heather's background, her work in equity and inclusion, and her passion for community and civic engagement.\nCivic Engagement and Health Equity - Discussion on how civic engagement intersects with health equity, emphasizing the importance of participation in local elections and community activities.\nDebunking Voter Registration Myths - Heather addresses common misconceptions about voter registration and highlights the ease of the registration process.\nImpact of Local Elections - Insight into how local governance affects daily life and health policies more directly than national...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/MSRYwgzVwmOkZXeinjXJXt6vM1REXDF2oD3ZSMgwLMU/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9lY2Zl/MzVlNDRkOWQ4MDEz/ZTNkOTY2MzMyNzYx/M2I0MC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}