Lili Farhang
Co-Director |
Human Impact Partners
Lili Farhang is Co-Director with Human Impact Partners, a non-profit in Oakland, CA. Guided by her long-standing belief that health is a product of social, economic and political forces, Lili works with organizations to re-conceptualize how health is understood and, through the use of innovative research and community engagement tools, how we can collectively improve health by targeting non-health policies.
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