Speakers
Keynote Speakers
President and CEO, National League for Nursing
Under Dr. Beverly Malone’s leadership, the National League for Nursing (NLN) has advanced the science of nursing education through enhancing stakeholder collaboration, increasing diversity in nursing scholarship, and championing evidence-based practice. Dr. Malone’s distinguished career has blended policy, education, administration, and clinical practice, including as Federal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Health under President Bill Clinton.
Public Health Expert
Plenary 1: Funding the Future in a Shifting Landscape
This panel brings together leaders from major foundations and other funders to discuss how they are supporting programs and organizations in light of pulled federal funding. Panelists will discuss the equitable use of those funds, their vision for the future, and the impact they hope to see.
Plenary 2: The Great Retrenchment: Resisting the Rollback of Equity
In light of the Supreme Court decision on race conscious admissions in June of 2023, this plenary will begin with a presentation of the latest trends through 2025 of the racial diversity among applicants and matriculants among medical (MD and DO), dental, and physician associate programs. This will be followed by a discussion by a panel of experts including an advocate, a medical student, a health professions educator, a researcher and philanthropy leader. They will discuss the implications of the data for policy and advocacy, and possible next steps to promote a workforce reflective of the nation’s population.
Assistant Dean of Admissions, Outreach and Diversity, UC Davis School of Medicine
