DEI Lecture Series

Edilma Yearwood speaks from a podium

The School of Nursing invites you to join us for our monthly development series focused on issues related to diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging and anti-racism.

Upcoming Speakers and Lectures

“Georgetown Disability Cultural Initiative: How to Create a Culture of Access in Your Classroom, Clubs, and Community”

Wednesday, April 5, 2023, from 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. ET via Zoom. RSVP to receive a Zoom join link.

Featuring: Amy Kenny, Ph.D., Inaugural Associate Director, Disability Cultural Initiative at Georgetown University

Join Dr. Amy Kenny to discuss ways we can celebrate the diverse disability community and cultivate a culture of access across campus. Dr. Kenny is a disabled scholar, writer, and advocate. This virtual presentation is part of a monthly development series focused on issues related to diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging and anti-racism.

Accommodation requests related to a disability should be sent to Paula Campbell at pc1010@georgetown.edu by Friday, March 31. A good-faith effort will be made to fulfill requests.

View Past Speakers and Lectures

March 21, 2023 – “Emerging Issues Surrounding Social and Structural Determinants of Health and Implications for Nursing Science”

Featuring: Vincent Guilamo-Ramos, PhD, MPH, LCSW, RN, ANP-BC, PMHNP-BC, FAAN
Dean, Duke University School of Nursing

Dr. Guilamo-Ramos helped us reimagine our perspectives on social determinants of health and highlight the importance of defining terminology and communicating in ways that minimize further stigma, harm and trauma to those we serve.


February 23, 2023 – “African-Americans in Healthcare: Privacy, Consent and Trust”

Featuring:
Kim P. Gunter, JD, LLM, CIPP/US, CIPM, CCEP
Vice President and Chief Compliance and Privacy Officer at Drexel University

(Review a recording of the February 2023 lecture with Kim P. Gunter)


January 25, 2023 – “From Value to Valor: Beyond the Eye of Social Justice”

Featuring:
Kenya Beard, EdD, AGACNP-BC, CNE, ANEF, FAAN
Associate Provost for Social Mission & Academic Excellence at Chamberlain University

Lucinda Canty, PhD, CNM, FACNM
Director, Seedworks Health Equity in Nursing Program
University of Massachusetts at Amherst