Rédaction Africa Links 24 with Megan Sayles AFRO Business Writer
Published on 2024-02-23 01:10:00
Health LeadHer founder, Ogo Ekwueme, together with Sharrarne Morton, founder of Black Door Society, is hosting the annual Diaspora Women in Health Global Business Conference from Feb. 22 to Feb. 24 at the Gaylord National Harbor Resort and Convention Center. This summit aims to provide multicultural women with access to over $10 million in federal contracting opportunities and insight from government leaders on upcoming community health priorities.
Ekwueme highlighted the unique aspect of the conference, stating that every participant will walk away with a contracting opportunity. Unlike other conferences where attendees may leave still unsure of their next steps, this event is specifically designed to set women up for success in 2024.
The healthcare industry still faces a significant lack of gender and racial diversity in leadership roles, as highlighted in a 2022 report from McKinsey and Company. Only 32 percent of C-suite roles in healthcare are occupied by women, with women of color holding just 4 percent of senior positions. Increasing representation for multicultural women is crucial to addressing health disparities and achieving health equity.
The conference aims to empower women in the healthcare field, including nurses, doctors, public health professionals, and community health workers, by bridging their understanding of community needs with available funding opportunities. Through workshops and discussions, attendees will gain insights into government contracting, business partnerships, wealth building, and leveraging resources to support their communities.
Key themes of the conference include creating wealth as a mother, utilizing artificial intelligence for procurement success, and securing grants for health equity and community development projects. By providing access to government contracts and strategic partnerships aligned with community health priorities, women in attendance can scale their businesses and make a significant impact on underserved communities.
The roster of keynote speakers for the conference includes Tracy Balazs, Eleager Primus, and Michael Wooten, who bring a wealth of experience in government contracting and procurement. Wooten emphasized the importance of women understanding the global opportunities in public procurement and their vital role in improving health outcomes for underserved populations while running a successful business.
Overall, the Diaspora Women in Health Global Business Conference serves as a platform for multicultural women in the healthcare industry to connect, learn, and empower each other for future success. It aims to not only address the lack of representation in leadership roles but also provide tangible opportunities and resources for women to thrive and make a difference in their communities.
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