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About us
Driving change in health
& social equity
We partner with communities to tackle health and social challenges, driving real change for underserved groups.
Get to know our story.
Program Developers
Creating and implementing initiatives that address health disparities and promote equitable access to resources.
Academic Researchers
Examining the root causes of health inequities and finding data-driven solutions.
Community Advocates
Partnering with communities to drive impactful change and foster trust, engagement, and empowerment.
Mission
The CREATE Team (Collaborative Research to Facilitate Equity Action, Trust, and Engagement) is committed to advancing health equity by addressing health disparities in marginalized communities. Through collaborative research, community engagement, and actionable solutions, we strive to empower communities, foster trust, and drive meaningful change that improves health outcomes for all.
Vision
To create a world where all individuals, regardless of their background, have equitable access to health resources, opportunities, and support, ensuring healthier, empowered, and thriving communities.
Values
We’re guided by our values: excellence, innovation, empathy, collaboration, empowerment, and trustworthiness.
Areas of Focus
We work to resolve equity challenges across various sectors, including the below, through strategic, community-centered efforts.
pandemic preparedness & responsiveness
Investigating strategies to enhance pandemic preparedness and response efforts, specifically for historically marginalized and minoritized communities.
Chronic Disease Prevention & Intervention
Developing evidence-based strategies to prevent and manage chronic diseases, with an emphasis on addressing syndemics affecting marginalized communities.
Mental Health and Well-being
Advancing research on culturally competent mental health interventions to improve access and reduce stigma, with a focus on historically minoritized populations.
Equitable Artificial Intelligence
Pioneering research in AI applications that promote social equity, ensuring fair and inclusive technology solutions for underserved groups.
