Ruth Lindberg
Program Manager |
National Center for Healthy Housing
Ms. Lindberg serves as a Program Manager for the National Center for Healthy Housing, a nonprofit corporation dedicated to creating healthy and safe homes for children through practical and proven steps. Ms. Lindberg holds Master’s degrees in Public Health and Urban Planning from the University of Washington and a Bachelor of Arts in Community Health from Brown University.
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