Empowering Voices: Quinny Sanchez Lopez on Lived Experiences and Health Equity
Welcome to another inspiring episode of the Healthy Project podcast with your host, Corey Dion Lewis. In today's episode, we dive deep into the world of health equity and the power of lived experiences with our esteemed guest, Quinny Sanchez Lopez. Quinny is passionate about stakeholder engagement, highlighting the voices of people with lived experiences, and equitable access to social drivers of health. Quinny currently serves as an appointed member of North Carolina’s Andrea Harris Equity Task Force. She earned her MSW at UNC-Chapel Hill where she concentrated in Community, Management, and Policy Practice.
Key Highlights:
- Quinny's Motivation: Discover what drives Quinny every day, from the simple joys of cat ownership to the deeper commitment to improving others' lives.
- Impact of Lived Experience: Learn how Quinny's background as a first-generation immigrant and Latina shapes her approach to healthcare and advocacy.
- The Power of Listening and Trust Building: Quinny discusses the importance of active listening and trust-building in diverse professional environments.
- Advocacy in Healthcare: Gain insights into the role of advocacy in healthcare, especially concerning marginalized communities.
- The Need for Authentic Representation: Understand the significance of being authentic in professional settings and how it benefits community work.
- Challenges and Opportunities in Healthcare: Quinny sheds light on the challenges in the healthcare industry and the need for innovative solutions from people with lived experiences.
- Future Aspirations: Get a glimpse into Quinny's future goals, including fostering BIPOC leadership and potential podcast ventures focusing on Latina health.
Quinny’s journey is a testament to the power of personal experiences in shaping professional pathways and advocating for meaningful change in healthcare.
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