Elevating Health Leadership and Development
LEADERSHIP FOR BETTER HEALTH
In communities around the nation, RWJF is working to develop leaders from different backgrounds and disciplines. We position them at the forefront of evidence and research and help them become key ambassadors for health and drivers of change.
Investing in Leadership that Addresses Structural Racism
All social change requires leadership. That’s why the Leadership for Better Health (LBH) team is cultivating and connecting change leaders across the nation who are working individually and collectively toward a society in which health is no longer a privilege, but a right.
As RWJF tackles structural racism as a barrier to health, LBH is evolving to invest in the leadership of people and organizations who are deeply committed to structural change and the long-term work of dismantling structural racism. These leaders come from varying backgrounds. Some hold formal titles, while others exercise informal influence. Some bring the wisdom of lived experience and others technical expertise. Working in a variety of fields from healthcare to social justice to academia, these leaders all share one vision: to dismantle structural racism in their institutions, sectors, and systems.
Webinar Series
Learn more about LBH's new direction during a three-part series in fall 2024.
Increasing Diversity in the Health Professions
Diversity in healthcare is essential for achieving health equity, as it brings the talents, wisdom, and lived experiences of historically marginalized people into the work of transforming the healthcare systems that have often provided inequitable treatment to their communities.
In this September 2024 webinar, the first in the series, RWJF and the Consortium of DEI for Health Educators shared tangible ways leaders can work across academia and healthcare to diversify the healthcare workforce.
Vision Forward: Investing in Leadership for Systems Change
RWJF is investing in the leadership of people who are deeply committed to the long-term work of antiracism. That work requires a priority focus on systemic, transformational change and leadership that centers relationships and accountability.
In this November 2024 webinar, the second in the series, RWJF and Community Solutions for Health Equity offered insights into the leadership needed to address structural racism in the healthcare system and beyond.
Related News and Insights
Read expert perspectives and the latest research from RWJF to explore the opportunities and complexities of this topic.
Blog Post
Why Diversifying the Health Professions Matters for Everyone
We are committed to fostering a diverse workforce so every person, regardless of who they are or where they come from, can access the care they deserve to live a healthier life.
State Strategies to Compensate Beneficiary Advisory Council Members
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Why Diversifying the Health Professions Matters for Everyone
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Advancing Equity in Higher Ed, in a Post-Affirmative Action Era
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Featured Initiatives
RWJF funds many initiatives to create opportunities that improve health equity. For this focus area, these initiatives were selected to demonstrate grantmaking that is helping us achieve the greatest impact.
Culture of Health Leadership Institute for Racial Healing
Culture of Health Leadership Institute for Racial Healing is a leadership experience that helps practitioners strengthen their skills in advancing racial and health equity using the Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation (TRHT) framework.
Health Policy Research Scholars
Health Policy Research Scholars invests in scholars from historically marginalized backgrounds who can help shape policy toward a Culture of Health through research and leadership.
Interdisciplinary Research Leaders
Interdisciplinary Research Leaders equips teams of researchers and community partners to apply advanced leadership skills and rigorous research in meeting pressing community health needs.
Leadership Participant and Alumni Resources
Previous Initiatives
If you have questions about a previous RWJF leadership development program, please contact us at coordinatingcenter@rwjf.org.
Communications Planning Tool
The tool is designed to help you create and implement a proactive plan. It will help you engage more intentionally and strategically in times of urgency and changing circumstances. And it should complement other communication planning tools and training you may have received. If you already have a communications plan, reviewing this tool might help you add new insights and dimensions to it.