About The Institute for Health and Social Equity, Inc.
Our mission is to decrease health disparities by improving the health and social equity of vulnerable populations and underrepresented groups. We received our designation status as a non-profit organization in July, 2016.
About Sherri Wilson, DNP, MPA, RN
Dr. Sherri Johnson Wilson is the Founder of The Institute for Health and Social Equity, Inc. She is a nationally recognized healthcare leader from the greater Washington DC metro area. Over the past two decades, Dr. Johnson Wilson has served in various leadership roles to improve equity at the nexus of education, policy, and science. The most common thread has been her work to improve quality and access to healthcare and education for diverse populations while building the next generation of healthcare and STEM professionals. Dr. Wilson holds a Bachelor of Nursing degree from Hampton University, a Master’s degree in Public Administration from Seton Hall University, and a Doctor of Nursing degree from Johns Hopkins University. She is an Education Policy Fellow with the Institute for Educational Leadership and a Fellow in the American Academy of Nursing both in Washington, DC.
What We Offer
Award
Scholarships in Nursing, STEM, Medicine, and Public Health
Connect
Procure and match students with industry mentors and resources
Prepare
Leadership Development through a social equity lens
Educate
Bring awareness to careers in Nursing, STEM, and Public Health, and inform the public on issues and trends in the fields
Research
Contribute to the evidence of health and social equity solutionsWhat We Believe
We believe one’s zip code or income level should not be a determinant of access to health services or social or career opportunities. Nor should it determine whether they are more likely to suffer from a chronic illness like diabetes or asthma.
Our Core Values
- Service to others
- Integrity
- Lifting as we climb
- Facilitating opportunities of socio-economic advancement