Equity, Belonging, and Disability Justice: One Leaders Commitment to Systemic Change
Episode description
Happy Wednesday and welcome back to the Intersection Podcast! In this episode, I have the privilege of speaking with Gizelle Clemens, Director of Alumni and Donor Engagement at National Medical Fellowships. Gizelle is a fervent leader working at the intersection of disability, gender, and race. She is both a disruptor and unifier driving systemic organizational change
Giselle shares her personal experience as a Black disabled woman and the challenges she faced in getting a proper medical diagnosis. She emphasizes the importance of representation, highlighting how having a Black female doctor finally led to her medical issues being identified and treated.
In this conversation, we discuss…
- Gizelle’s commitment to health equity.
- The challenges faced by people with disabilities in the workplace and how organizations can create cultures of equity and belonging.
- Her vision for disability justice, which includes eliminating barriers to transportation, housing, and access to resources.
This episode is a must-listen for organizational leaders. Giselle challenges us to take action and make our workplaces and communities more accessible for people with disabilities, which ultimately benefits us all.
Resources:
Gizelle Clemens Linkedin
Crip Camp
DisabilityLead
Emily Blum