2021 Women’s HERStory Month events
Presented by Geisinger’s Black Outreach Leadership Development (BOLD) Employee Resource Group, Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine’s Center for Student Engagement, Diversity and Inclusion, Geisinger’s Women LEAD Employee Resource Group and community partner Black Scranton Project.
If you have any questions, please contact:
- Vicki T. Sapp, PhD at vsapp@som.geisinger.edu | Co-Chair, BOLD and Director for Community Health Initiatives, Black Scranton Project
- Dawn Fisher at dlfisher3@geisinger.edu | Advisor, Women LEAD
Scroll down for event information and to meet our presenters!
Tuesday, March 2, Noon – 1:15 p.m. ET
2021 Women’s HERStory Month Opening Ceremony
Black Women’s Health Matters Series
Morgan Williams-Bryant, MA | MWB Ignites: Poem “Collage”
Diana Callender, MBBS, DM | Former Associate Dean, Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine: “Health Disparities in Black Women”
Wednesday, March 3, 10 – 11 a.m. ET
Women LEAD: “Vision Boards: Part 1 – See your goals!”
Lyndsey Brandau | Geisinger
Brittney Alam | Geisinger
Join us for this two-part series. Part one will give you the step-by-step tools you need to develop your own vision board. Harness the power of visualization to achieve your goals!
Thursday, March 4, Noon – 1:15 p.m. ET
Black Women’s Health Matters Series: “Prevention for the Woman Who Does It All... Keeping It Simple”
Earlexia Norwood, MD | Henry Ford Medical Group
Friday, March 5, Noon – 1:15 p.m. ET
Black Women’s Health Matters Series: “Reduce Your Stress by Managing Your Money: How to Get Your Finances in Order?”
Kawanza Humphrey, MS | KeyBank
Tuesday, March 9, Noon – 1:15 p.m. ET
Black Women’s Health Matters Series: “Caregiving for Our Elders: Strategies for Coping While Navigating Care Systems”
Annie Deaver, LMSW | Sunrise Senior Living/Brighton Gardens of Raleigh North Carolina
Thursday, March 11, 6 – 7 p.m. ET
Black Women’s Health Matters Series
Frances Martinez Gibbons | Alzheimer's Association® Greater PA Chapter: "Intro to the Alzheimer's Association"
Sharon J. Lawrence, LCSW-C | Selah Wellness & Therapeutic Services, LLC: "Mental Health is Physical Health"
Sponsored by Black Scranton Project
Monday, March 15, Noon – 1 p.m. ET
WomenLEAD: “Gender Balance: A Strategic Imperative for Business?”
Before the event, watch this TED Talk by Avivah Wittenberg-Cox about gender balance in today’s organizations. Dawn Fisher, Geisinger, will moderate the discussion.
Tuesday, March 16, Noon – 1:15 p.m. ET
Black Women’s Health Matters Series: “What's the Return Policy?”
Angelina Spicer | Comedian, Producer, Accidental Activist
Wednesday, March 17, 11 a.m. – Noon ET
Women LEAD: “Journal Club Discussion – Gender Bias”
Before the discussion, visit this site and review the videos on likeability, performance bias and maternal bias (and any others you would like to watch). Arthur Breese, Geisinger's director of diversity and inclusion, will lead a conversation about these videos and the impact of gender bias at work.
Friday, March 19, 6 – 7 p.m. ET
Black Women’s Health Matters Series: “Wellness Management: How to Take Care of Your Beauty from the Inside/Out”
Anika Simone Johnson, EdD | All Things Dr. J Beauty
Sponsored by Black Scranton Project
Monday, March 22, Noon – 1:15 p.m. ET
Black Women’s Health Matters Series: “Self-advocacy for Your Best Healthcare Experience”
Ijeoma Nnodim Opara, MD | Wayne State University School of Medicine
Tuesday, March 23, Noon – 1:15 p.m. ET
Black Women’s Health Matters Series: “Turning Pain to Purpose”
Sharon Sanford, MS | University at Buffalo
Wednesday, March 24, 1 – 2 p.m. ET
Women LEAD: “Vision Boards, Part 2 – Share your goals!”
Lyndsey Brandau | Geisinger
Brittney Alam | Geisinger
During part two of this series, we'll have a group discussion and share the vision boards we have made since part one. Attendees will talk about the process and their goals. Come prepared to share!
Friday, March 26, 6 – 7 p.m. ET
Black Women’s Health Matters Series: “Mental Health Matters: The Importance of Putting Self-Care on Your To-Do List”
Keba M. Rogers, PhD | Grace, Growth and Greatness Psychological Services
Sponsored by Black Scranton Project
Tuesday, March 30, Noon – 1:15 p.m. ET
2021 Women’s HERStory Month Closing Ceremony
Black Women’s Health Matters Series
Sharon Lawrence, LCSW-C | Selah Wellness & Therapeutic Services, LLC: “A Look Inward: Prioritizing the Well-Being of the Clinician/Provider”
Morgan Williams-Bryant, MA | MWB Ignites: Poem “Champion Made”
Meet our presenters
Brittney Alam
Geisinger
Lyndsey Brandau
Diana Callender, MBBS, DM
Annie Deaver, LMSW
Frances Martinez Gibbons
Kawanza Humphrey, MS
Anika Simone Johnson, EdD
Sharon J. Lawrence, LCSW-C
Earlexia Norwood, MD
Ijeoma Nnodim Opara, MD
Keba M. Rogers, PhD
Sharon Sanford, MS
Angelina Spicer
