Alexi Freeman
Staff Attorney |
Advancement Project
At Advancement Project, Alexi Freeman provides legal, policy, and communications support to grassroots groups nationwide on educational justice and inclusive development campaigns. She has co-authored many reports and revised policies/laws that are now national models for reform. Freeman received a J.D. from Harvard Law School and a B.A. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Presentations from Facing Race 2012
Advancing Health Equity Using Health Impact Assessment, Community Organizing and Advocacy
Today's political climate poses significant threats to health and to the social, economic and political resources necessary for health and well-being, especially for lower income communities and communities of color. In this context, the practice of Health Impact Assessment (HIA) has taken off nationally as a research and community engagement tool to ensure that decision-making related to a wide range of factors - including employment, education, housing, and transportation - promotes health in these communities. This workshop will highlight how advocates can use HIA in campaigns by introducing HIA, describing two case studies, and conducting an exercise to brainstorm ideas for HIAs.
Speakers: Lili Farhang, Alexi Freeman, Ruth Lindberg