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Past Events

From Epistemic Peerhood to Community Engagement

Reorienting Research and Practice to Meet the Needs of Historically Marginalized Groups

Monday, September 23 | 12 PM – 1 PM | Hybrid Event

Location: St. Mary’s Hall Room 415, Georgetown University and via Zoom

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Presented by Georgetown University School of Nursing and the Gender⁺ Justice Initiative.

IPE Faculty Lecture featuring: Ryan M. Combs, Ph.D, M.A., Associate Professor, School of Public Health and Information Sciences at the University of Louisville.

Dr. Ryan M. Combs (he/him) is an Associate Professor of Health Promotion & Behavioral Sciences at the University of Louisville School of Public Health & Information Sciences. His qualitative and community-based research explores the impact of health policies and practices on historically marginalized and minoritized populations. Dr. Combs has over 15 years of experience conducting research with stakeholders such as community members, patient groups, policymakers, and practitioners. He recently completed a state-funded community-engaged project to tailor 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline messaging to African American and LGBTQ+ Kentuckians. Currently, he leads the development of medical education curriculum to help providers identify trauma and promote resilience in LGBTQ+ adolescents. Outside of work, Ryan serves on the board of the Fairness Campaign, Kentucky’s statewide LGBTQ+ advocacy organization.

Accommodation requests related to a disability should be sent to Paula Campbell at pc1010@georgetown.edu by September 19, 2024. A good-faith effort will be made to fulfill requests.

Please RSVP here to join in person or Zoom Link for Virtual Attendance.

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Black Health
health equity
health justice
LGBTQ+ Health
racial justice