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Reflections on the Adventures of Leadership: An Interview with Risa Wilkerson

By Sarah Strunk on August 11th, 2021

In her final blog, author Sarah Strunk reflects on her time at Healthy Places by Design with long-time friend, colleague, and inspirer, Risa Wilkerson. Read on to hear some of Risa’s thoughts on leadership and the work ahead, as well as a few fun facts about her current life as a digital nomad.

Advancing Equity in Communities: A Conversation with Kitty Hsu Dana

By Sarah Strunk on April 16th, 2021

Her commitment to health equity was born in New York City, where she emigrated from Taiwan as an eight-year-old, then honed through leadership roles in mission-focused organizations, such as Planned […]

A Conversation with Brayhan Reveles

By Sarah Strunk on December 9th, 2020

Inspired by his mom, this young leader is working to transform Leadville, CO

Una Conversación con Brayhan Reveles

By Sarah Strunk on December 9th, 2020

Inspirado por su madre, un líder joven trabajando en trasformar a Leadville, CO

A Conversation with Lamond Daniels

By Sarah Strunk on August 13th, 2020

  Lamond Daniels, LCSW, MPA, is Chief of Community Services for the City of Norwalk, CT. In this role, he oversees city departments that directly affect the social well-being and […]

Is climate change the newest social determinant of health?

By Sarah Strunk and Shamar Bibbins on December 4th, 2019

We talk with Shamar Bibbins about how The Kresge Foundation is addressing the connection between climate, equity, and health.

Four Culture of Health Prize Communities Share Why They’re Addressing Education as a Social Determinant of Health

By Sarah Strunk on September 5th, 2019

As Healthy Places by Design’s Sarah Moore reflected in her August 15 blog, education is a social determinant of health and one of the strongest indicators of life expectancy. So […]

Insights from the Intersection of Planning and Public Health

By Sarah Strunk on April 11th, 2019

Three multi-sector professionals share what they’ve learned from more than a decade of working across silos

Transforming Health Systems: A Conversation with Kathy Colville

By Sarah Strunk on February 13th, 2019

Kathy Colville is Director of Healthy Communities for Cone Health. A $1.8 billion enterprise, it is one of North Carolina’s largest and most comprehensive health networks, serving communities in more […]

County Health Rankings and Roadmaps National Program Director Discusses Collaboration’s Value

By Sarah Strunk on December 5th, 2018

Launched in 2009, County Health Rankings & Roadmaps (CHR&R) has become a game changer for communities across the country as they collaborate to build a culture of health. The University […]